BIO 517 — Current Topics in Genetics

Semester hours: 3 (3R)   Offered: I    Instructor: Brockhouse

A lecture/discussion course which examines contemporary issues in genetics. Topics include, but are not limited to molecular and genetic aspects of autoimmune disease, aging, behavior, cancer, development, evolution, genomics, proteomics, etc. In addition, methods which accompany such studies, such as bioinformatics and in silico biology, will also be examined. Both faculty and students are involved in presenting information.

Prerequisites: P: BIO 317; Oral Communication course

Satisfies: Certified Writing