BIOL 311 - Epigenetics

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4NS, QFR

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: 24
Instructor: Y. Cruz
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BIOL 213. Recommended: BIOL 310. Note: Juniors and seniors only.