Genetics
Curriculum By Quarter

The course covers the physico?chemical phenomena that define protein structure and function. Topics include: 1) the interactions/forces that define polypeptide conformation; 2) the principles of protein folding, structure and design; and 3) the concepts of molecular motion, molecular recognition, and enzyme catalysis. PQ: BMB 30100, which may be taken concurrently, or equivalent.

Major classic papers in evolutionary genetics that had great impact on the development of the field are reviewed.

We focus on the newly proposed and solved problems related to evolution of genomes. Instructors will give a series of lectures, dealing with basic concepts and techniques used in the research of topics. Students will present and evaluate literatures.

A review of the literature on the origin of species beginning with Darwin and continuing through contemporary work. Both theoretical and empirical studies will be covered, with special emphasis on the genetics of speciation.

A discussion and critical analysis of sexual selection. The course will consist of lectures, reading and discussion.

Covers major theories that form the foundation for understanding evolutionary forces governing molecular variation and divergence and genome organization. It explores the evolutionary assembly of genes, the origin of novel gene function, the population genetics of repetitive DNA variation, and the evolution of multi-gene families.

Lectures on current research by departmental faculty and other invited speakers. A required course for all first-year graduate students in GENE.

A course designed by a student and faculty member. All reading courses must be approved by the Curriculum/Student Affairs Committee prior to registration. See page 9 for our policy on reading courses.

This course covers classical and modern approaches to studying cytogenetic, Mendelian, and complex human diseases. Topics include chromosome biology, human gene discovery for single gene and complex diseases, non-Mendelian inheritance, mouse models of human disease, cancer genetics, and human population genetics. The format includes lectures and student presentations.

Examines the basic theoretical principles of population genetics, and their application to the study of variation and evolution in natural populations. Topics include selection, mutation, random genetic drift, quantitative genetics, molecular evolution and variation, the evolution of selfish genetic systems, and human evolution.

Major classic papers in evolutionary genetics that had great impact on the development of the field are reviewed.

We focus on the newly proposed and solved problems related to evolution of genomes. Instructors will give a series of lectures, dealing with basic concepts and techniques used in the research of topics. Students will present and evaluate literatures.

A review of the literature on the origin of species beginning with Darwin and continuing through contemporary work. Both theoretical and empirical studies will be covered, with special emphasis on the genetics of speciation.

A discussion and critical analysis of sexual selection. The course will consist of lectures, reading and discussion.

Lectures on current research by departmental faculty and other invited speakers. A required course for all first-year graduate students in GENE.

A course designed by a student and faculty member. All reading courses must be approved by the Curriculum/Student Affairs Committee prior to registration. See page 9 for our policy on reading courses.

Required of all First Year BSD grad students.

Examines the basic theoretical principles of population genetics, and their application to the study of variation and evolution in natural populations. Topics include selection, mutation, random genetic drift, quantitative genetics, molecular evolution and variation, the evolution of selfish genetic systems, and human evolution.

Major classic papers in evolutionary genetics that had great impact on the development of the field are reviewed.

We focus on the newly proposed and solved problems related to evolution of genomes. Instructors will give a series of lectures, dealing with basic concepts and techniques used in the research of topics. Students will present and evaluate literatures.

A review of the literature on the origin of species beginning with Darwin and continuing through contemporary work. Both theoretical and empirical studies will be covered, with special emphasis on the genetics of speciation.

A discussion and critical analysis of sexual selection. The course will consist of lectures, reading and discussion.

A course designed by a student and faculty member. All reading courses must be approved by the Curriculum/Student Affairs Committee prior to registration. See page 9 for our policy on reading courses.

Laboratory rotations, and all research prior to passing the Qualifying Examination.

HGEN 46900 Human Genetics II: Human Variation and Disease. This course focuses on principles of population and evolutionary genetics and complex trait mapping as they apply to humans. It will include the discussion of genetic variation and disease mapping data. Di Rienzo, Anna

Required of all First Year BSD grad students.

Major classic papers in evolutionary genetics that had great impact on the development of the field are reviewed.

We focus on the newly proposed and solved problems related to evolution of genomes. Instructors will give a series of lectures, dealing with basic concepts and techniques used in the research of topics. Students will present and evaluate literatures.

A review of the literature on the origin of species beginning with Darwin and continuing through contemporary work. Both theoretical and empirical studies will be covered, with special emphasis on the genetics of speciation.

A discussion and critical analysis of sexual selection. The course will consist of lectures, reading and discussion.

A course designed by a student and faculty member. All reading courses must be approved by the Curriculum/Student Affairs Committee prior to registration. See page 9 for our policy on reading courses.

Laboratory rotations, and all research prior to passing the Qualifying Examination.