Biology 177

General and Evolutionary Genetics
-3 UNITS

Three hours lecture per week
CSU GE, IGETC (pending)
Instructor: David Gill


Course description

The course presents an introduction to genetics and the genetics of populations. Basic features of the replication and expression of DNA, cell division and gene transmission are considered. Recombination and mutation in diploid organisms are discussed. Concepts of genetic variability and natural selection in populations are considered.


Prerequisites

Completion of Biology 174


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