BIOMG 2801 - Laboratory in Genetics and Genomics

Fall, spring, summer. 2 credits.

Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOMG 2800; BIOG 1500 recommended. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Not open to freshmen, fall semester.

M. Goldberg, D. Nero.

General introduction to laboratory experimental genetics in eukaryotes and bacteria. Topics include gene transmission, linkage, recombination, structure, mutations, and manipulation.

Outcome 1: Apply quantitative reasoning, basic probability/statistics and experimental controls to accomplish the goals of the laboratory projects on Mendelian chromosome mapping and microbial genetics.

Outcome 2: Develop an understanding of how the scientific method works and how analysis of raw experimental and control data is the foundation for scientific conclusions.

Outcome 3: Develop an understanding of real-world biological constraints on the design and execution of experiments involving live organism.