Behavior of gene regulatory systems in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Knowledge of mechanisms is assumed and discussed when needed, but emphasis is on regulatory circuitry. Most lectures will be student presentations. Student participation in the presentation and discussion of current literature covering recent advances in the molecular analysis of mammalian genetic loci. P, undergraduate courses in genetics and molecular biology.
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Open to middle and high school biology teachers only. 623a is not a prerequisite to 623b. Contemporary secondary science curriculum materials and teaching approaches. Course taught jointly by science and education faculty. The use of laboratories in teaching is discussed in the broad context of the national recommendations for science education.