BI 335 Topics in Genetics

This seminar course will both expand and deepen students' knowledge of genetics while exploring a selection of hot topics including but not limited to gene therapy, complex genetic disorders, synthetic genomes, genome wide association studies, metabolomics, pharmacogenomics, epigenetics, conservation genetics, and controversial ethics topics such as gene doping, mitochondrial replacement, genetic privacy, etc.  The course emphasizes student facilitation of weekly discussion based on the primary literature, case studies, analytical review papers, and guest lectures when relevant.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BI 201/BI 203 Genetics & Evolution: Organisms to Populations with Lab