Biology 281b

INTRODUCTORY GENETICS

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR (JAN. ‘08)

An understanding of genetics is essential to progress in all areas of Biology; yet new discoveries in genetics are proceeding at an ever increasing pace.

In Biology 281b we provide a survey of our current understanding of the broad field of genetics, laying a foundation for your future studies in this area,

for your approach to other contemporary problems in biology or for your role as informed citizens.

To do well in the course it will be essential for you to not only have a good understanding of the concepts,

but also to be able to apply these concepts in an intelligent way.