Genomics: Modern Genetics, Bioinformatics, and the Human Genome Project
BIOL 210
Fall 2006
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MB&B 210 |
Genetics has provided a foundation for modern biology. We will explore the classical genetics, and go on to consider how genomics has transformed this field. This course is intended to introduce students to the fields of genetics and genomics, which encompass modern molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and the structure, function, and evolution of genomes. We will discuss important new areas of research that have emerged from the Genome Projects, such as epigenetics, polymorphisms, transgenics, systems biology, stem cell research, and disease mapping. We will also discuss bioethical issues that now face us in this new post-genome era. The course will include two sessions with Liz Lerman, choreographer of Ferocious Beauty: Genome. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [MB&B195 or BIOL195] OR [MB&B181 or BIOL181] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(INFO-MN)(MB&B)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
GENETICS: FROM GENES TO GENOMES
Authors:
Leland Hartwell, Leroy Hood, Michael L. Goldberg, Ann E. Reynolds, Lee M. Silver, Ruth Veres
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Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets, laboratory report, midterm and final exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students should have a broad familiarity with basic molecular biology (as presented in BIOL/MB&B 181 or 205). Some familiarity with evolutionary theory is desirable (although not required). Requirements: BIOL/MB&B 181 or 195 or 205 or 225 is required.
Preferred but not required: BIOL/MB&B 182. |
| Instructor(s): Weir,Michael P. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE137; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 24 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 11 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 12 | FR: 0 |
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