GN 311
Principles of Genetics
Section: 601

Course Description

Basic concepts and principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics. Mendelian inheritance, polygenic inheritance, linkage and mapping, chromosome aberrations, population genetics, evolution, DNA structure and replication, gene expression, mutation, gene regulation, extranuclear inheritance, bacterial and viral genetics, and recombinant DNA technology.

DE Program

Flexible Access

Spring 2026

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Room Number:
[TBA]
Class Days:
[TBA]

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
4.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: BIO 183 or ZO 160

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