BIOS 344

INSTRUCTORS:

• Course Summary
  This is a basic course in Genetics, with emphasis on molecular aspects. Subjects covered include: Mendelian genetics, population genetics, mapping, gene expression and regulation, genetic engineering, DNA replication and recombination, human genetics, genetic disease, and gene therapy. The course emphasizes experimental elucidation of genetic principles and development of problem-solving skills.
• Resources
  • Dr. Novotny
  • The Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes
  • Subversion: Control by Phage Lambda
  • Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
  • Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Eukaryotic Gene Expression + EXAM 2 INFO
  • Extra-Nuclear Inheritance
  • Sample Questions
  • Genetic Diseases I: Autosomes
  • Human Genetic Disease II: Unusual Inheritance Patterns
  • DNA Replication: The Meselson and Stahl Experiment
  • Exam 2 Results
  
  
  • Preparatory Notes for First Exam
  • Course Syllabus
  • Schedule for Assignments and Exams
  • Textbook and Other References
  • List of Reference Books
  • Identification of Particularly Relevant Sections of Snustad and Simmons, Principles of Genetics, 4th edition
  • Study Questions
  • E-mail Information
  • Discussion Section Assignments
  • Common Sense Advice on Procedures for Problem Solving

• Accommodations for students with disabilities:
  Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations is encouraged to speak with me during the first two weeks of class. All discussions will remain confidential. Students with disabilities should also contact Disabled Student Services in the Ley Student Center.

Modified 01/17/07 Bios 344 web page currently maintained by: Joe Cavazos