BIOMG 2800

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BIOMG 2800
Lectures in Genetics and Genomics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

General introduction to the fundamental principles of genetics in eukaryotes and bacteria. Topics include: gene transmission, linkage, recombination, structure, mutations, and manipulation, as well as analysis of genomes in individuals and populations.

When Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one college-level introductory biology course or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both BIOMG 2800 and NTRES 2830.

Distribution Category (BIO-AS, PBS-AS)

Comments Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Weekly problem solving sessions are strongly recommended.

Outcomes
  • Describe basic principles of inheritance, gene expression, and genomic structure in the context of biological evolution.
  • Think analytically and creatively about the applications of basic principles of inheritance and gene expression to interpretations of naturally occurring and experimental biological phenomena.
  • Know how genetics provides an experimental approach that can be used to investigate almost any aspect of biology.
  • Develop an appreciation that genetics is important to future progress in medical sciences.
  • Develop problem solving skills employing logical thought.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1265 BIOMG 2800   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.