BIOL 3803 - Genetics

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3 Lecture
Offered: Fall, Spring

Replication, transcription and translation are studied in detail at the molecular level. Differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes are studied in how they express genetic traits. Heredity will be studied in detail including genetic defects, oncogenes and gene therapy. Recombinant DNA technology is examined thoroughly to develop an understanding of restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis.

Prerequisites: BIOL 2003 - Introduction To Cell Biology and CHEM 1403 - College Chemistry I/CHEM 1401 - College Chemistry I Laboratory and STAT 2503 - Probability And Statistics I or higher STAT, or MATH equivalent to ACT mathematics score of 23 or higher
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 3801 - Genetics Laboratory