BIO 220 - Genetics with Laboratory

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Formerly BIO 220 - Genetics

This course meets the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement.

Study the mechanism of heredity, moving from the discoveries of Mendel through molecular genetics. Apply studies in viral, prokaryotic and eukaryotic model systems to the understanding of human inheritance and molecular genetics. Perform techniques used in research and biotechnology settings. Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or permission of department chair and eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A and any general education math.

Note: Credit is not given for both BIO 220 and BIO 212 or BIO 220 and BIO 285 Special Topics in Biology - Genetics. Typically offered at MC; fall term.