Course Description
Genetics is at the very core of modern biology, and is becoming increasingly important as the advances of genomics begin to find their way into our everyday lives. A strong understanding of the fundamental concepts of this field is essential for anyone wishing to pursue a career in biology or the health sciences. BIO260 introduces fundamental genetic concepts, with an emphasis on transmission genetics, evolutionary genetics, and genomics. We will focus on the nature of genes, mechanisms of genetic inheritance and regulation, the relationship between genotype and phenotype, the use and significance of genetic variation for the study of gene function and evolutionary processes, the use of genomic methods to further our understand of the organization, structure, function and interaction of genes, and the power of model systems for elucidating fundamental genetic questions. This course will discuss how genetic experiments can revolutionize our knowledge and lead to the development of new scientific concepts. Problem solving is an important component of genetic analysis, and strongly emphasized in this class.
Prerequisite
BIO230H1 / BIO255H1
Exclusion
HMB265H1
Lecturer(s)
Prof. P. McCourt (Team leader)
peter.mccourt@utoronto.ca
Prof. D. Guttman
david.guttman@utoronto.ca
Course Administrator
Nalini Dominique-Guyah
RW 535
416-978-8608
nalini.dominique@utoronto.ca
Contact Hours
48L, 12T
Evaluation (Subject to change)
Three Assignments: 30%
Five Quizzes: 25%
Midterm: 20%
Final Exam: 25%
Last updated on June 4th, 2024