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33 courses
Seminar on computation and informatics in biology and medicine.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026EUKARYOTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY focuses on basic molecular mechanisms regulating DNA, RNA, and protein metabolism in eukaryotes, including a thesis research project.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Communicating Evolutionary Biology exposes students to diverse contemporary topics through guest lectures on primary research, developing critical thinking and communication skills; the 3-credit version deepens outreach to varied audiences.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Molecular Ecology covers basic principles including population genetics, molecular phylogenetics, rates and patterns of evolution, genome evolution, and molecular ecology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Sean Schoville
The course featured a hard exam with written answers that the student found very subjective. The reviewer noted that the exam was significantly more difficult than expected.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleGenetics in the News explores genetics methodologies and current topics to help citizens understand headlines, evaluate credibility, and discuss ethical issues, including how genes influence traits and disease.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Carin Loewen
Students noted that quizzes required knowing the lecture and powerpoint material to get correct answers.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY involves research work for Honors students under direct faculty guidance in Genetics.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study involving research work in Genetics under the direct guidance of a faculty member, with students arranging work and credits with the instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sampleGenomes in a Modern World explores how rapid genome sequencing transforms understanding of evolution, human history, health, medicine, and environmental challenges, connecting genetics and genomics research to ethics, history, and public政策.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleA coordinative internship or cooperative education course in Genetics where students arrange work and credits with faculty and site supervisors.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Principles of Genetics covers genetics in eukaryotes and prokaryotes, including transmission, molecular, and evolutionary genetics, genetic engineering, and societal issues.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Christopher Tilmann
Christopher Tilmann assigned copious prelecture material and expected students to watch past lectures before attending class. He used random attendance quizzes to prevent skipping, and exams comprised 90% of the grade in that term.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026General Genetics 2 covers genetic analysis, population genetics, evolution, and quantitative genetics, including mutant screens, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, and complex trait inheritance.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · William Engels
Exams were challenging for students who struggled with math, requiring independent mastery of derived equations.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Neurogenetics covers the genetic basis of nervous system development, structure, function, and dysfunction, emphasizing research on neurological disorders and genetic methodologies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Carin Loewen
The workload included multiple weekly assignments and very long required study guides with many long-form questions, which some students found excessive.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introductory course in epigenetics covering how chemical information on the genome switches genes on/off, controls cell fates, and is influenced by lifestyle, diet, and environment.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sampleExplores molecular genetic methods including biobanking, gene editing, and nuclear transfer for animal biodiversity preservation and regeneration.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Genetics Laboratory provides practical experience in classical and molecular genetic techniques using plants, animals, and fungi, covering topics from gene mapping to PCR and Southern blotting.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduces genome structure, function, and evolution, outlining benefits of genomic technology for human health, agriculture, and conservation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleThe basic principles of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics will be taught through a semester-long project of the students choosing. Creative problem solving in science skills will be learned through a variety of active-learning techniques that include: reading of primary literature, group presentations, peer review, bioinformatic lab exercises, science communication skills (writing visualization), and creating a website. Emphasis will be placed upon how to effectively communicate science (written, oral and written). Topics include: genomic sequencing, phylogeny, domain analysis, transcriptomics, CRISPR screens, chemical genomics, quantitative proteomics and protein networks. Capstone course.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleAdvanced Genetics is a capstone course covering principles of classical and modern genetic analysis via scientific literature readings and group projects.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Christopher Day
Students reported that putting in consistent effort resulted in high grades, as the instructor was available to answer questions outside of class.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Clinical cases in medical genetics covering risk genes, diagnostics, and therapies for disorders like cystic fibrosis, achondroplasia, and Retts syndrome.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Advanced genetics course on genetic mechanisms of animal embryonic development, focusing on molecular circuitries, pattern formation, organogenesis, and animal models of human congenital disorders.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Christopher Tilmann
Students reported that assignments were created randomly three days before deadlines, and lectures involved 1-2 hour pre-lectures plus in-class work rather than traditional teaching.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleA course on genetic and physiological models for studying adult tissue stem cells in living organisms, focusing on their role in tissue integrity and regulation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual study for majors completing theses for Honors degrees, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual study for majors completing theses for Honors degrees, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Special Problems course for individual advanced work in Genetics under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Advanced Genetics II provides professional-level training in genetic mechanisms and analysis applied to transmission, expression, molecular, genomic, developmental, and epigenetic topics.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleFoundations of Genetics Research provides tools for advancing graduate research, including shaping questions, using databases, and basic computational biology skills.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Quantitative Research and Rigor in Genetics reviews statistical concepts for genetics research, applies computational methods via software and coding, and emphasizes study design, transparency, and reproducibility.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Seminar covering various aspects of genetics including Drosophila, maize, immunogenetics, and developmental genetics.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Cancer Genetics covers the genetic basis of cancer, focusing on DNA-level abnormalities like oncogenes, tumor suppressors, and DNA repair mechanisms.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Nicholas Zumwalde
Readings were interesting and helped students expand their knowledge significantly, though specific workload metrics beyond reading assignments were not detailed in the reviews.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026