BIO 130L Genetics Laboratory

The course focuses on the organization, maintenance, function and inheritance of genes. Topics include Mendelian inheritance, mapping and linkage of genes, structure and inheritance of chromosomes, genetic mutations, and the analysis of genomes. In addition, the course includes discussions of genetic disorders, the relationship of genetics to environmental influences, and an introduction to both current and historical techniques used in the field. Offered once per year. Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs. Prerequisite: a grade of C or above in BIO 1, BIO 2 and BIO 135.