BIOL 311 - Epigenetics


Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3NS

This lecture-discussion course will review the mounting evidence for epigenetics, the study of extra-genetic (or non-DNA mediated) inheritance of biological characteristics. Topics to be discussed include chromatin modification, transcriptional silencing, dosage compensation, genomic imprinting, and nuclear reprogramming. Consent of the Instructor is required. Enrollment Limit:25.
Instructor: Y. Cruz
Prerequisites & Notes
Pre-requisites: Biology 213 and 214.


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