GENE - GENETICS

GENE 110. Experimental Systems in Genetics 1 cr.

Survey of molecular, biochemical, organismal, and computer science based approaches to investigate how genes determine important traits. Historical development and topics of current interest will be discussed.

GENE 305 L. Genetic Techniques 1 cr. (3P)

Experimental procedures used in genetic research including: sexual transmission genetics, eukaryotic DNA isolation, DNA marker development and genotyping, polymerase chain reaction, and cytogenetics. Prerequisite: With concurrency either GENE 315, or AGRO/ANSC/BIOL/HORT 305.

GENE 315. Molecular Genetics 3 cr.

Covers fundamental principles of DNA structure and replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation, recombinant DNA technology, and a survey of genomics and bioinformatics. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, BIOL 111, and BIOL 211.

GENE 320. Hereditary and Population Genetics 3 cr.

Covers fundamental principles of reproduction, variation, and heredity in plants and animals including: Mendelian inheritance, mitosis, meiosis, genetic linkage, random mating, genetic drift, natural selection, inbreeding, migration, mutation, interrelationships between individuals, populations and communities and the environment. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, BIOL 111, BIOL 211.

GENE 440. Genetics Seminar 1 cr.

Organization, preparation, and presentation of genetic studies in model microorganism, plant, or animal systems that have been used to solve problems in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology.

GENE 452. Applied Bioinformatics 3 cr.

Survey and application of publicly available bioinformatic tools that treat genomic DNA, cDNA, and protein sequences, RNA abundance, as well as tools that allow inference based on phylogenetic relationships. Prerequisites: AGRO/ANSC/BIOL/HORT 305 or GENE 315 and GENE 320, and BCHE 341, or BCHE 395.

GENE 486. Genes and Genomes 3 cr.

Extensive coverage of nuclear and organelle genome structure in plants and animals, genome restructuring including duplication, anueploidy, chromosome translocations and inversions, comparative genomics, and molecular systematics. Prerequisites: AGRO/ANSC/BIOL/HORT 305, or GENE 315, and GENE 320.

GENE 488. Gene Regulation 3 cr.

Extensive coverage of signal transduction processes and approaches used to monitor large scale changes in gene regulation and protein synthesis that occur during development and in response to environmental changes. Prerequisites: AGRO/ANSC/BIOL/HORT 305 or GENE 315.