Middlebury

BIOL 0225

Human Genetics

Human Genetics
In this course we will incorporate both classical and molecular approaches to study the structure and inheritance of the human genome, chromosomes, and genes; gene function; effects of changes in genes and chromosomes; and analysis of the genetic structure of pedigrees and populations. Through lecture, discussion, case studies, and writing projects, we will explore topics including, but not limited to, classical genetics; stem cells and cloning; the Human Genome Project; human origins, and the future of human genetics. In this course we will also illustrate the consequences of mutation by studying human genetic disease and explore some of the societal, ethical, and legal aspects of human genetics.
(BIOL 0140 and 0145 or waiver)
Subject:
Biology
Department:
Biology
Division:
Natural Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
DED SCI
Equivalent Courses:
NSCI 0225
NSCI 0325
BIOL 0425

Sections in Spring 2007, School Abroad Italy (Florence)

Spring 2007

BIOL0225A-S07 Lecture (Ward)