Emphasis is placed on Mendelian inheritance, linkage, multiple alleles, molecular genetics, control of gene expression, gene mutation, population genetics, and genetic diseases. Special emphasis is placed on microbial genetics, host defense mechanisms, immune response, microbiology of food and water, and microbial ecology. Emphasis is placed on immune response, humoral and cellular immunity, hypersensitivity, tumor immunology, transplantation, and immunodeficiencies. Topics covered will include cell and tissue culture, isolation and purification of proteins, plasmid isolation, DNA restriction enzyme analysis, genetic engineering of microorganisms, monoclonal antibody technology, enzyme-linked immunoassay, gel electrophoresis, and blotting techniques. Emphasis is placed on structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids, replication, transcription and translation of genetic material, regulatory mechanisms, gene expression, and genetic engineering.
Emphasis is on improving communication skills of students majoring in the health sciences.
Open to students with junior or senior standing.