GEN (BIOSC) 605 Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes 3(3,0) Molecular genetic analyses of eukaryotes in relation to mutations and repair, complex phenotypes, biochemical pathways, short- and long-term regulation of gene expression, and evolution. Preq: GEN 302 or equivalent and one semester of biochemistry, or consent of instructor.
GEN 610 Fundamentals of Genetics I 3(3,0) First in a two-semester sequence in genetics covering Mendelian genetics, topics in cytogenetics, extranuclear inheritance, quantitative, evolutionary, conservation, and population genetics. Preq: CP SC 120 (or equivalent), EX ST 301, GEN 302, or consent of instructor.
GEN (BIOSC) 616 Recombinant DNA 3(3,0) Familiarizes students with the most current facts and concepts of molecular genetics. Lectures focus on gene organization, structure, and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, highlighting current technologies and research in these areas. Preq: GEN 302 or equivalent and one semester of biochemistry or consent of instructor. A developmental biology course is also strongly recommended.
GEN (BIOSC, MICRO) 618 Biotechnology I: Nucleic Acids Techniques 4(2,4) Basic training in the manipulation of genetic information using recombinant DNA technology. Includes techniques in molecular cloning, Southern and Northern analyses, clone library construction. Preq: BIOCH 301 or 305, MICRO 305 or consent of instructor.
GEN 620 Fundamentals of Genetics II 3(3,0) Second in a two-semester sequence in genetics covering molecular genetics, gene expression, recombinant DNA technology, genomics, bioinfor-matics, proteomics, developmental, human, cancer, and behavioral genetics. Preq: GEN 410 or consent of instructor.
GEN 640 Bioinformatics 3(3,0) Theory and application of computational technology to analysis of the genome, transcriptome, and proteome. Preq: CP SC 120 (or equivalent), GEN 302, 410, or consent of instructor.
GEN 650 Comparative Genetics 3(3,0) Outlines the genome structure, function, and evolution based on available complete genome sequences. Topics include evolution of multigene families, origin of eukaryotic organelles, molecular phylogeny, gene duplication, domain shuffling, transposition, and horizontal gene transfer. Preq: GEN 420 and 440, or consent of instructor.
GEN (BIOSC, HORT) 665 Plant Molecular Biology 3(3,0) See HORT 665.
GEN 670 Human Genetics 3(3,0) Basic principles of inheritance; population, molecular, and biochemical genetics; cytogenetics; immunogenetics; complex traits; cancer genetics; treatment of genetic disorders; genetic screening and counseling; and the Human Genome Project. Preq: GEN 302 or consent of instructor.
GEN (ENT) 695 Insect Biotechnology 3(3,0) See ENT 695.
GEN 730 Genetics Topics for Teachers 3(2,2) Lectures and laboratories focus on genetics and biotechnology. Restricted to elementary and secondary teachers. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Consent of instructor.
GEN 801 Cytogenetics 3(2,3) Classical and contemporary problems of chromosome structure, behavior, and transmission; recombination; interspecific hybridization; euchromatin and heterochromatin; polyploidy; mutable genetic systems; structural and numerical aberrations of chromosomes and their effects upon breeding systems of plants and animals. Offered spring semester of alternate years only. Preq: GEN 302 or equivalent.
GEN 803 Quantitative Genetics 3(3,0) Quantitative genetics concepts, line crosses and inbreeding, detecting major genes, mapping quantitative trait loci, estimation of genetic variation and heritability. Offered spring only. Preq: GEN 814 or consent of instructor. (EX ST 801 is recommended.)
GEN (BIOCH) 805 Issues in Research 2(2,0) See BIOCH 805.
GEN 806 Special Problems in Genetics 1-3 (0,3-9) Research not related to a thesis.
GEN (BIOCH) 810 Methods in Molecular Biology 5(3,6) See BIOCH 810.
GEN 812 Physiological Genetics 3(3,0) Advanced topics in the molecular aspects of physiological genetics including genes and metabolism, genes and signal transduction, oncogenes and growth, chromosomal aberrations, immunogenetics, and others. Preq: A semester of biochemistry and introductory genetics.
GEN 814 Advanced Genetics 3(3,0) Topics include organization of DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, mutation, extranuclear inheritance, recombination, control of gene activity, systems of mating, genes and development, genetics of behavior, population genetics, genetics and disease. Preq: GEN 302 or equivalent, graduate enrollment in Genetics, or consent of instructor.
GEN 815 Developmental Genetics 3(3,0) Current research in developmental genetics including model systems, homeotic genes of Drosophila, primary induction, adhesion, molecules and cancer, axis formation, global pattern mutants in plants, homeobox genes in plants, and photo regulation. Preq: GEN 814 or consent of instructor.
GEN (BIOCH) 820 Genomics and Proteomics 5(5,0) Genomes, transcriptomes, and proteomes of a variety of organisms are studied along with the technology used to obtain them. Bioinformatics tools and access to this information are developed, and the significance of this information for the life sciences is made clear. Preq: BIOCH 814 or GEN 814 or consent of the instructor.
GEN (BIOCH) 825 Seminar I 1(1,0) Special topics and original research in genetics reviewed by students, faculty, and invited lecturers. May be repeated for credit. Preq: One semester of genetics.
GEN 830 Population Genetics 3(3,0) Topics include statistical
methodology in the study of popu
lation genetics, probability as applied to genetic systems, gene and
zygotic frequencies, derivation of genetics expectation, forces that change
gene frequency, inbreeding, estimation, and testing of genetic parameters.
Preq: GEN 814 or consent of instructor. (EX ST 801 is recommended.)
GEN (BIOCH) 851 Seminar II 1(1,0) See BIOCH 851.
GEN 890 Special Topics in Genetics 1-3(1-3,0) Group discussion of recent developments in genetic research. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Preq: GEN 302 and consent of instructor.
GEN 891 Master's Thesis Research 1-12
GEN 991 Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-12