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Martha Haviland, Ph.D.

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Anne Carr-Schmid, Ph.D.

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Cathie Alia

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Course Descriptions

01:447:380 Genetics (Dr. Soliman)

  • Semester Offered: Fall
  • Credits: 4
  • Course URL: Canvas

Prerequisites

General Biology 01:119:115-116 or 01:119:101-102 and General Chemistry 01:160:161-162 or 01:160:163-164

Course Description

This is a 4-credit course which surveys the basic concepts of genetics. There are 2 lectures of 80 minutes each and one 50 minute recitation per week.

We plan to start the course with a study of DNA structure and manipulation followed by a detailed examination of classical genetics experiments beginning with those of Mendel. Further lectures in the course will focus on some of the details of molecular genetics, developmental genetics, and population genetics.

The topics to be covered will include:

  • Introduction to Molecular Genetics
  • DNA Structure and Manipulation
  • Mendelian Genetics
  • Sex-chromosomes and Sex-linkage
  • Genetic Linkage and Chromosome Mapping
  • DNA Replication and Recombination
  • Molecular Organization of Chromosomes
  • Human Karyotypes and Chromosome Behavior
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Gene Expression
  • Regulation of Gene Expression
  • Genomics, Proteomics and Transgenics
  • Genetic Control of Development
  • Mutations and DNA Repair
  • Genetics of Cell Cycle and Cancer
  • Mitochondrial DNA and Extranuclear Inheritance
  • Population Genetics
  • Quantitative Genetics

Course Syllabus

Fall 2023 Syllabus

Any notices regarding the course will be posted on the website. The students should access the website on a regular basis.

Course Satisfies Departmental Learning Goals

This course presents the fundamental terms, concepts and theories of genetics. In addition, key experimental results that contributed to the development of the field of genetics are discussed.

 Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy

There will be 3 exams during the semester (100 points each).

  • Exams (300 points)
  • Recitations (110 points)
  • Class participation (50 points)
  • Writing assignments (40 points)

Total = 500 possible points

Course Materials

Required text: Benjamin A. Pierce, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, 5th edition

ISBN: 978-1-4641-0946-1

Course Closed?

If this course is closed, please add your name to request an spn  for the course under the Department of Genetics section of the SPN Request Page.  Please note the system does not notify students unless they can be accommodated in the course. SPNs are distributed throughout the remainder of the semester and through the drop/add period. We ask that if you are provided an spn for a course and choose not to use it, to please notify our offices at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  so we may provide it to the next student.

Faculty

Dr. Mai Soliman

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** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.