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.

BIOLOGY283,275,BIOCHEM 283 w/B Enrollment is by instructor permission. Students with B+ or higher in Biol 285 or Bicohem 275 preferred. Contact Prof. Fritz-Laylin at lfritz-laylin@bio.umass.edu.

Additional fees are associated with this class.