BIOL 3101 - Genetics

4 hours

Prerequisites: BIOL 1107, BIOL 1108, CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212. Students will build a precise understanding of the physical nature and metabolism of the genetic material, patterns of inheritance of traits, and basic approaches of recombinant DNA technology; learn to approach genetic issues in society with a critical mind and educated perspective; and learn principles of classical and molecular genetics through experimentation. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab required per week.