BIO 244 - Genetics

Offered WI
Lecture- 3 Lab- 2
4 credit hrs/5 contact hrs
Prerequisite: BIO 123 General Biology II with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Advanced biology course discussing the principles of transmission genetics, molecular biology, genomics, gene expression, and advanced topics in research biology. Discussions utilize examples in human genetics as well as other plant and animal systems. Laboratory will guide students through the molecular and computational biology methods used to study DNA, sequencing, gene functional annotation, and genomics.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of genetic inheritance patterns.
Perform fundamental molecular biology tasks, such as gel electrophoresis and DNA extraction.
Diagram the structure of a gene and explain how scientists study its function.
Read, evaluate, and present a scientific publication.
Navigate the process of gene annotation from discovery to exploration of function.
Present your scientific findings as a poster following established scientific conventions.