Course Description

Advanced study in a subject of special interest in genetics. Intended for majors in the life sciences. Topics and instructors vary from semester to semester, but in each course, students will explore either one topic or two interwoven topics in depth.

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Athena Title

Advanced Topics in Genetics

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Prerequisite

Permission of department and (GENE 3000-3000D or GENE 3000H or GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H)

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Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

This is special topics course for majors in any of the biological sciences. Each semester will entail advanced study of one or two interwoven themes that will encompass classical genetics as well as the most recent, cutting-edge research. Through reading and synthesizing research literature, students will gain information on the use of tools and concepts in genetics and genomics that are applicable to a variety of biological, evolutionary, and biomedical fields.

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Topical Outline

Advanced topics from the current scientific literature and emerging research areas in genetics. Topics will differ each time the course is taught.

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