Offered in odd-numbered years. A survey of the fundamentals of molecular biology. The introduction is followed by an advanced treatment of these topics, and discussions of mammalian genetics and immunogenetics with emphasis on current trends in research. P-BICM 705 or current enrollment in 705. Perrino, Brewer, Staff 732.
Emphasis is on eukaryotic systems and review of pertinent research literature.
Perrino, Brewer, Staff 734. Human Molecular Genetics. Emphasis will be placed on the search for genes which contribute to simple single-gene disorders and common complex diseases. Topics include genetic mapping in humans, construction of physical maps of chromosomes, identification of coding sequences and disease susceptibility genes, and functional analysis of gene products. This online version is provided for informational purposes only.