Discussion of the use of genomic and cDNA libraries and a variety of detection systems to isolate and characterize cloned DNA, including hybridization techniques and DNA sequence analysis. Theoretical analysis of the mechanisms and consequences of allele frequency changes in populations of organisms. A molecular genetics course. Genetics of development in single and multicellular systems, with emphasis on programmed and differential gene expression. In-depth study of significant, recent conceptual or methodological advances in cell biology.
Topic varies with the instructor.
May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. Theoretical and practical analyses of genomic evolution at the molecular level. Individual projects will involve quantitative studies of nucleotide and protein sequences. This course will examine field techniques for the analysis of biodiversity and ecological relationships through participation in field research projects. Some study sites may be in remote, primitive locations and may involve international travel.