BIO 270 - Genetics and Genome Evolution

Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.

An introductory study of the basic laws of genetics, the physical and chemical basis of inheritance, genes as functional and structural units of heredity and development, mutation, variation, and evolution of genomes. Human genetics and social implications are discussed. Course includes a laboratory component.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C‐ or higher in BIO 172 or BIO 152, or equivalent.
General Education: May be used in partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Science.