Oct 31, 2024  
2020-2021 School of Continuing Education Catalog 
    
2020-2021 School of Continuing Education Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIO 301 - Human Genetics I


3 Credits

This course stresses the major concepts and principles of human genetics in a manner that can be readily understood by a student with little or no background in the subject. Specific topics include Mendelian transmission genetics, sex determination, the structure and function of DNA, mutations, radiation and genetic illness, karyotyping and chromosome disorders, prenatal diagnosis, birth defects, cancer, aging, genetic engineering. Immunogenetics, developmental genetics, pharmacogenetics, hybrid cell genetics, evolution and Darwinian natural selection, genetic technology and research are also discussed. Fulfills SCE Science core requirement.


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