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May 09, 2024
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BIOL 222 GeneticsCredit 3
Basic principles governing transmission of traits from generation to generation in humans are covered in this course. Course material focuses on the structure and functions of DNA, RNA, proteins and chromosomes in eukaryotes, the mode of transmission of genes to the next generation, how genes are damaged and repaired, use of recombinant DNA technology as a treatment option, and the consequences of mutations and chromosomal abnormalities in producing human disorders. Lectures also include discussions on determinations of gene and allele frequencies in populations and how they affect evolution. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 (grade of C or higher). Corequisite(s): BIOL 223 This course is comprised of three hours lecture per week.
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