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.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: Y. Cruz
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Biology 213 and 214. Note: Juniors and seniors only.


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