A laboratory designed to complement the lecture material in 230. Laboratory and computer projects will investigate methods in molecular biology including recombinant DNA, gene cloning and DNA sequencing as well as contemporary bioinformatics, data mining and the display and analysis of complex genome databases. Prerequisite: BIO 230 (should be taken concurrently).

An exploration of genes and genomes that highlights the connections between molecular biology, genetics, cell biology and evolution. Topics will include: DNA and RNA, and protein structure and function, gene organization, mechanisms and control of gene expression, origins and evolution of molecular mechanisms, and gene networks. The course will also deal with the principal experimental and computational tools that have advanced relevant fields, and will introduce students to the rapidly expanding databases at the core of contemporary biology.

Laboratory sessions in this course will combine observational and experimental protocols both in the lab and in the field. Students will gain familiarity with the diverse lineages of life, and will design and conduct research to address specific hypotheses about a subset of lineages. There will also be field trips to local sites where students will engage in observations of organisms in their natural habitats and in experimental exploration of ecological interactions. Prerequisite: BIO 154 (normally taken concurrently).

Students in this course will investigate the origin, nature and importance of the diversity of life on Earth; key ecological processes and interactions that create and maintain communities and ecosystems; principle threats to the biodiversity; and emerging conservation strategies to protect the elements and processes upon which we depend. Throughout the semester, we will emphasize the relevance of diversity and ecological studies in conservation. Laboratory (BIO 155) is recommended but not required.

Laboratory sessions in this course will combine experiments in genetics and genomics with exposure to basic techniques in molecular biology. Laboratories will include computer simulations, PCR, cloning, karyotyping. Prerequisite: BIO 152 (normally taken concurrently).

Laboratory sessions in this course will combine experiments in genetics and genomics with exposure to basic techniques in molecular biology. Laboratories will include computer simulations, PCR, cloning, karyotyping. Prerequisite: BIO 152 (normally taken concurrently).

Students in this course will achieve a basic knowledge of genetics, genomics and evolution. Principles to be covered include Central Dogma, genetics and genomics, molecular techniques, eukaryotic cell cycle, eukaryotic genomics, transmission genetics, population genetics, speciation and macroevolution. These principles will be illustrated using four central themes: 1) HIV and AIDS; 2) The making of a fly; 3) A matter of taste; 4) Origin of Species.

Students in this course will achieve a basic knowledge of genetics, genomics and evolution. Principles to be covered include Central Dogma, genetics and genomics, molecular techniques, eukaryotic cell cycle, eukaryotic genomics, transmission genetics, population genetics, speciation and macroevolution. These principles will be illustrated using four central themes: 1) HIV and AIDS; 2) The making of a fly; 3) A matter of taste; 4) Origin of Species.

Students in this course will achieve a basic knowledge of genetics, genomics and evolution. Principles to be covered include Central Dogma, genetics and genomics, molecular techniques, eukaryotic cell cycle, eukaryotic genomics, transmission genetics, population genetics, speciation and macroevolution. These principles will be illustrated using four central themes: 1) HIV and AIDS; 2) The making of a fly; 3) A matter of taste; 4) Origin of Species.

Students in this course will achieve a basic knowledge of genetics, genomics and evolution. Principles to be covered include Central Dogma, genetics and genomics, molecular techniques, eukaryotic cell cycle, eukaryotic genomics, transmission genetics, population genetics, speciation and macroevolution. These principles will be illustrated using four central themes: 1) HIV and AIDS; 2) The making of a fly; 3) A matter of taste; 4) Origin of Species.