Genes and Heredity

The theme of "Genes and Heredity" will be the linkage of the genetic basis of heredity ot the underlying chemical principles and then to disease and congential problems found inplant, animal, and human populations. The unifying topics will be the role of chemistry in basic genetic principles, genetic outocmes, DNA technology of today and the future, the role of biotechnology in our world, and the effects of genetic inheritance on individuals and populations.

The three discipline courses are:

Biology 2002- Genes and Heredity - An overview of the structure and function of genes, with particular emphasis on human issues. Topics include biomedical and agricultural genetic engineering, mutation and cancer, gene therapy experiments, and the genetic regulation of development. Not for biology major or minor credit. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 3020, 3121, or 3122.

Chemistry 2002 - Introductory Chemistry for Genes and Heredity - An introduction to atomic and molecular structure. Emphasis on organic functional groups of biological interest and biopolymers. Recognition of DNA sequencing and gene structure.

Health Sciences 2100 - Wellness and Our Genes - Essential concepts in genetics that enable the construction of a personal wellness profile. Selected relationships between genes and health/illness.

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