BMSC 662 Genetic Mechanisms & Bioregulation

Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of genetic mechanisms, inheritance and gene regulation. The course is divided into four parts with one exam following each part (4 exams in total). Part I will focus on DNA replication, transcription, RNA processing, and translation; Part II will cover mutagenesis, recombination, DNA repair, genome architecture and human genetics; Part III will include lectures on chromatin structure, DNA methylation, epigenetics and non-coding RNAs; Part IV will cover the widely used genetic model organisms, such as bacteria, Drosophila and mouse, as well as genome editing and system biology. The material will primarily be presented by lectures with weekly lecture review and group discussion sessions. Prerequisites: Undergraduate genetics and biology or equivalent.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit