Course Description
Genetics 01:447:380 or Genetic Analysis I 01:447:384 and General Biology Lab 01:119:117 or 01:119:102
Course Description
This course will focus on Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Evolution from a Genomics perspective. Special attention will be given to the organization and functioning of the human genome.
Course Syllabus
Course URL
Canvas
Course satisfies Learning Goals
Knowledge specific goals: Know the terms, concepts and theories in genetics.
Use genetic information and ideas to critically analyze published research articles in genetics.
Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy
There will be one in-class midterm exam, a cumulative in-class final exam, a group presentation, and several homework problem sets.
Course Materials
There is no official required textbook for the class. I used two books when designing the lectures: Introduction to Genomics by Arthur M. Lesk (ISBN-10 0198754833) and Genomes by TA Brown (ISBN-10: 0815345089). Feel free to purchase them or not.
iClicker is required. Please bring to every class, this will be used for attendance and quizzes.
Course Closed?
No special permission numbers will be administered for this course. If the course is closed you should continue to check WebReg to see if a spot opens.
Faculty
Dr. Jinchuan Xing
Life Science Building, Room 325
** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator **
