BIOL 260 Genetics and Development

Building on concepts from BIOL 160, Molecular and Cellular Biology, this course provides a deeper foundation in classical and molecular genetics, including topics of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, linkage, gene interactions, regulation, molecular genetics, mutations, and developmental genetics. Laboratory emphasizes hands on experience working with the genetic model systems Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans. Topics include gene mapping, RNAi, genotyping analysis, bioinformatics, and scientific writing.