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2005-2006 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2005-2006 Springfield College Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 260*W - General Ecology


This course provides a comprehensive study of genetics, from the classical (Mendelian)
foundations to the molecular aspects.  Pedigree analysis and genetic mapping methods are revealed early in the course.  Next, molecular biology topics such as the structure and replication of DNA, how DNA is mutated and repaired, and the regulation of gene expression are reviewed.  Finally, applications of recombinant technology, genome analysis, and other current genetic topics are discussed.

Fulfills social justice General Education category. Can fulfill WAC.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 121/123, 122/124, CHEM 121/123, 122/124, CHEM 221/223, 222/224, or permission of the instructor.  Co-requisite: Students must also register for the corresponding lab, BIOL 261.

Credits: 3 s.h.