This course provides a brief review genetics and emphases current topics of molecular, population and quantitative genetics. The laboratory exercises employ a variety of model organism, such as corn, flies, bacteria and mold. Classic experiments as well as modern molecular techniques including DNA isolation, PCR amplification and bacterial transformation will be performed.
Prerequisite: BIO 3001 (2020) and Biological Sciences Plan or (Liberal Arts Ad Hoc Plan with Biology Sub-Plan) or Natural Sciences Minor.