BIO 327: Genetics and Cell Biology II
Taught Spring semesters (co-taught with Dr. Russell of Biology)
3 credits
Cell structure, molecular biology of eukaryotic cells, cytoskeletal organization and function, cell division cycle, membrane structure and function, cell-cell interactions, cell differentiation and regulation.
BIO 435 Genetics Laboratory
Taught Fall semesters (co-taught with Dr. Belote of Biology)
3 credits
The general purpose of this course is to allow students to gain experience in conducting analysis using genetic methods. In this course we will use two of the organisms that have been of fundamental importance in the development of our understanding of genetic principles. These are: the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster and baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. All students will carry out a series of experiments investigating various aspects of genetic analysis using the research organisms listed above. Three lab reports and three quizzes will be required.
BIO 462/662 Molecular Genetics
Taught Fall semesters (co-taught with co-taught with Drs. Raina and Belote)
3 credits
Applications of recombinant DNA methodology to the study of gene function. Mechanisms regulating protein function and gene expression. Overview of the molecular causes of spontaneous and inherited diseases. Introduction to genomic and proteomic methods.
BIO 788: Graduate Seminar: Genetic & Biochemical Approaches to the Cytoskeleton
>0-2 credits
Current literature on the cytoskeleton, cell motility, cell surface, polarity, cell-cell and cell-substratum interactions.
BIO 705: Graduate Research Seminar
(co-taught with Dr. Fridley of Biology)
>0-1 credit