Biology 486H - Molecular Bio of Model Systems

The goal of this laboratory course is to explore how researchers address modern biological questions through the use of model organisms. The course will be taught by a team of faculty whose own research employs these model systems to answer a diverse range of biological problems, including molecular evolution, plant development, embryonic development and population genetics. Students will be introduced to several different model organisms that may include representative bacterial, plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate species. Lab exercises will employ sophisticated, state-of-the-art molecular methods and will tackle a variety of current biological questions.

Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 285 or BIOCHEM 285 or BIOLOGY 283, all with a grade of 'B' or better.

Pre Req: BIOL 285, BIOCHEM 285 Enrollment by application only at www.bio.umass.edu/biology/biology-course-applications.