Topics include Mendelian genetics, linkage and mapping, human genetics, population genetics, control of gene expression, and nucleic acid analysis. Attendance at all lecture and laboratory sessions is essential. Laboratory sessions cannot be rescheduled. Each unexcused absence from laboratory sessions will result in reduction of the final grade by one-half of a grade level.
Students are responsible for all material presented and assigned.
Laboratory material will be included on lecture exams. Exams must be taken on the date scheduled. If a case of extreme emergency arises, a make-up exam must be arranged within three days. Failure to obtain permission to take a make-up exam will result in a score of zero for the exam. Laboratory material must be read before coming to the lab.