LAN415 Molecular Genetics

This course is an in-depth exploration of molecular genetics. Participants gain hands-on laboratory experience with molecular techniques and related information technologies. Core content topics include DNA structure and replication, gene expression and its regulation, molecular evolution, and data mining. Additional topics will be chosen from current literature according to the interests of the participants. Applications of biotechnology will be considered, including ethical issues and societal implications. Laboratory LAN415L. Prerequisite(s): LAN250 or LAN251 or equivalent; LAN409 or LAN325 Co-requisite(s): LAN415L 5 quarter hours