1 course unit A central question that remains in biology is the relationship between genetic changes at the DNA level and evolution of organismal form and function. This capstone course focuses on modern comparative and regulatory genomic approaches primarily through the lens of the evolution of animal genes. Lectures feature review of primary literature and use of bioinformatics tools; laboratories emphasize genomic approaches. Discussions and writing assignments will be centered on student projects in distinct areas of genome science. Three hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells and BIO 205 Cell Biology or BIO 215 Genetics or BIO 220 Biochemistry or BIO 225 Microbiology or BIO 240 Developmental Biology. Meets general academic requirement W.
