Listed in: Biology, as BIOL-381
Formerly listed as: BIOL-27
Michael E. Hood (Section 01)
A study of the architecture and interactions of genetic systems. Advances in genomics are providing insights into a variety of important issues, from the structural limits of DNA-based inheritance to the discovery of novel infectious and genetic diseases. We will address how heritable information is organized in different groups of organisms. We will also cover a major challenge of this emerging field--the application of vast amounts of genetic data to understanding genomic integrity and regulation. We will critically assess the genome as a "cooperative assemblage of genetic elements" and conclude by discussing the consequences of genomic structure for shaping species traits and long-term evolutionary potential. Three hours of lecture, and three hours of laboratory per week. Lab activities will require work outside of the scheduled meeting times.
Requisite: BIOL 181 and 191. Limited to 18 students. Spring semester. Professor Hood.
Section 01
Tu 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM MERR 401
Th 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM MERR 401
Section 01
Tu 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM MCLS 146
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Origins of Genome Architecture | Sinauer Associates Inc | Michael Lynch | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.