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This
one-term course will cover a broad range
of topics including the discovery of DNA,
chromosomes and gene mapping, recombinant
DNA technology and Genomics/Proteomics.
Upon successful completion of this course
students will be conversant with most
areas of genetics and have sufficient
basic knowledge to master advanced topics
in genetics.
The
laboratory portion of the class will
include topics ranging from Mendelian
genetics to recent breakthroughs in
genetic analysis. Students will have the
opportunity to work with state-of-the-art
biotechnology equipment, including
electrophoresis apparatus and Polymerase
Chain Reaction
machines.
Pre-Requisites:
Regents Biology, Chemistry, and Physics,
which may be taken as a co-requisite.
Students must be willing to actively
participate in classroom debates and make
presentations to the class.
Restrictions:
This course is open only to juniors and
seniors who have grades of 90% or greater
in Biology and Chemistry, or the
permission of the Department
Supervisor.
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