One course in genetics, one course in statistics. Credit not allowed for both MB 578 and Z 578. Laboratory in Population Genetics. Credit not allowed for both MB579 and Z 579. Molecular and statistical techniques in discrete and quantitative genetics.
Students design and complete practical exercises.
Concepts in ecology as applied to microbial systems including analysis of communities, interactions, and biogeochemical cycling. Advances in Microbial Physiology. Mechanisms of Viral Infection and Disease. Structure, function, regulation of immunoglobulins and the immune system. Cellular immunity including transplantation and cancer.