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Genetics is the study of the information system underlying biological systems and how it is transmitted across generations. Genomics is the analysis and manipulation of whole genomes of genetic information. Discoveries in these areas help elucidate the basis for living systems, and can identify the causes and potential cures for human disease.

Through this concentration, students will gain a detailed understanding of how cells encode, express, and pass on genetic information. The classes for this concentration use primary research sources to cover such cutting-edge topics as epigenetics (chromatin modification and its consequences), non-coding RNA (RNAi and micro RNAs), and application of molecular biology in biomedical research.

 

REQUIREMENTS 

Any three of the following courses:

Concentration Checklists

Molecular Genetics & Genomics Concentration Checklist

2024-25 Course Offerings for this Concentration*

2024-25 Course Offerings in this Concentration

Course #

Title

Fall

Winter

Spring

BIOL_SCI 378-0 Functional Genomics Eric Weiss
BIOL_SCI 390-0 Molecular Biology of Genome Editing and Engineering Xioazhong Alec Wang
BIOL_SCI 391-0 Developmental Biology Shelby Blythe
BIOL_SCI 392-0 Morphogenesis Gregory Beitel
BIOL_SCI 395-0 Molecular Genetics Jennifer Brace

*Course schedule considered tentative until published in Caesar