Dr. Paul Bottino

3 Credits

Molecular genetics is now at the forefront of many aspects of everyday life from food production to understanding and treatment of human disease. This course will focus first on the basics of molecular genetics from DNA structure and function to gene regulation. Emphasis then turns to the specialized topics, Recombinant DNA technology, Genome organization, Transposable elements, Genes and Immunity, Genes and Cancer, and Application of molecular genetic knowledge in Medicine and Agriculture. Course activities include group discussions, special group projects, and detailed electronic exercises using several sequence databases available on the Internet. This course complements several courses in the program and particularly CLFS 630- Principles of Transmission Genetics.