Genetics
and Genomics
List of Courses
GMS GE 701 Principles of Genetics and Genomics
This course will serve as a foundation for understanding the
heritable basis of numerous biological traits, the relationships
among genes,
and the regulation of their expression. We will focus on the
ability to use genetic systems to probe these problems, and therefore
will
heavily explore the experimental aspects of these investigations.
In addition, we will discuss the impact of the genome sequences
on the
practice of modern science. Moreover, we will use a case study
approach to investigate the rich variety of scientific insights
gained through
genetic studies. Course
Homepage, 4 credits, 1st Semester
GMS GE 702 Advanced Topics in Genetics and Genomics
The Advanced Topics course will focus on the mechanisms of biological
processes that influence the inheritance and regulation of genes.
In particular, the molecular details of genetic, epigenetic, and
genomic
processes will be discussed. Both genetic and genomic experimental
approaches to these processes will be explored. In addition, we
will discuss the possibilities of utilizing these technologies in
medical
treatments. 4 credits, 2nd Semester
GMS GE 705 Critical Thinking in Genetics and Genomics
This class is designed to chronologically follow the development
of a field of study, the cell cycle, to allow students to explore
the
logical evolution of a coherent line of scientific inquiry. The
individual meetings build on the background studies discussed in
previous meetings,
examine apparent discrepancies in experimental results, critique
the approaches employed by the authors, and consider the logical
follow-through
experiments for the results at hand. 2 credits,
2nd Semester
GMS GE 703 and 704 Genetics and Genomics Colloquium
The Genetics and Genomics Colloquium will be a highly participatory
journal club where the students will be asked to give presentations
on cutting edge research with the focus on communication skills
rather than scientific content. This approach will allow students
to become
more comfortable with public speaking while developing the skills
necessary for effective communication of scientific ideas. 4 credits
(2cr. each semester)
3rd and 4th Semesters
GMS BI 755 General Biochemistry
This course is designed to provide graduate students with a solid
foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology and also to introduce
graduate
students to critical reading of scientific papers. The overall
goal of this two-semester course is to provide a comprehensive
in-depth view of the principles, concepts, and methodology underlying
the
field
of biochemistry. The first semester lecture/session schedule
is integrated with GMS MS 753 Cell Biology so students study basic
biochemical
concepts
within the context of the cell and its various compartments.
Emphasis is placed on experimental approaches to the characterization
of
macromolecular and molecular structure function relationships and
the regulation of
gene expression. 4 credits, 1st Semester
