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Genetics of Yeast and Filamentous Fungi


Course Description

Classical genetics and molecular biology of budding yeast, fission yeast, and model filamentous fungi. Includes life cycle, cell cycle, cytoskeleton, mating types, morphogenesis, pathogenesis, mutant screens, and cloning strategies.


Athena Title

Gen of Yeast and Filament Fung


Prerequisite

Permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be familiarized with the basic genetics and molecular biology of budding and fission yeast and model filamentous fungi.

Topical Outline

  • Life cycles and genetics of budding yeast, fission yeast, and model filamentous fungi
  • Cell cycle
  • Cytoskeleton
  • Mating types
  • Morphogenesis
  • Mutant screens
  • Cloning strategies
  • Pathogens of plants and animals

Syllabus