BIOL 311 - Epigenetics

Next Offered: Spring 2015
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4NS

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. Note: Juniors and seniors only.