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A seminar for CIBM program trainees discussing current research in computation and informatics in biology and medicine.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers genetics and genomics applied to plant development, including breeding systems, linkage, and genome structure.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Covers the molecular basis of bacterial physiology and genetics, focusing on mechanisms like transcription, translation, and gene regulation.
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Historical reviews of Katrina Forest: Exams are open book but very hard, forcing students to understand material inside out and problem-solve on the fly.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025This course explores contemporary evolutionary biology while developing critical thinking and communication skills through seminars and primary literature analysis.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026FOUNDATIONS OF EVOLUTION explores key themes and debates in evolutionary biology over the last 50 years through reading and discussion.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleExplores fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology using plant pathogenic fungi and model systems to understand plant/fungal interactions.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleDEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS covers animal development topics with an emphasis on molecular mechanisms.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGENETICS IN THE NEWS explores the genetics and methodologies behind current news headlines to help students make informed citizen decisions.
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Success requires attentive listening during lectures and thorough familiarity with the provided PowerPoint slides. The quizzes are a primary grading component and have been noted as potentially confusing, necessitating careful study of the specific course materials.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GENETICS 155 introduces the discipline of genetics, UW research projects, campus resources, and career options for genetics undergraduates.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Explores how genome sequencing revolutionizes health, medicine, and environmental challenges.
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Fall 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sampleGENETICS 289 is an honors independent study allowing students to conduct research in Genetics under faculty guidance.
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GENETICS 299 is an independent study course involving research work in Genetics under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleGENOMES IN A MODERN WORLD explores interdisciplinary connections between genomics research and questions of ethics, history, and public policy.
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Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleGENETICS 375 covers specialized subject matter of current interest to undergraduate students.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025GENETICS 399 is a coordinative internship in Genetics where students arrange work and credits under faculty and site supervision.
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Principles of Genetics covers transmission, molecular, and evolutionary genetics in eukaryotes and prokaryotes, including genetic engineering and societal issues.
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Grades rely almost entirely on exams, which make up the vast majority of the final score. Students note that non-exam work like discussions and attendance is minimal, though one reviewer found pre-lecture expectations heavy.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026General genetics covering eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems, transmission, mapping, molecular mechanisms, and engineering.
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The molecular genetics portion taught by David Wassarman is described as significantly harder and more complex than transmission genetics. Reviewers report that exams are incredibly difficult, with Wassarman requiring deep answers and grading more harshly than Bret Payseur.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025NEUROGENETICS explores the genetic basis of nervous system development, structure, function, and dysfunction, emphasizing research on neurological disorders and experimental approaches.
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Reviewers report excessive busy work, including long study guides and numerous assignments, arguing the workload is disproportionate for a two-credit course.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026An introductory course on epigenetics, covering how chemical information on the genome regulates gene expression and influences biological processes and human health.
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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sampleExplores the use of molecular genetics, including biobanking, gene editing, and nuclear transfer, to address biodiversity loss and conserve threatened animal populations.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GENETICS LABORATORY provides practical experience in classical and molecular genetic laboratory techniques using plants, animals, and fungi.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GENETICS 567 is a companion research seminar featuring student-led discussions on scientific and professional topics and original research presentations.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIMMUNOGENETICS explores the interaction between genetics and the immune system, examining genetic mechanisms behind individual immunological differences.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025GENETICS 681 is an individual study course for majors completing theses for Honors degrees as arranged with a faculty member.
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Individual study for genetics majors completing theses for Honors degrees as arranged with a faculty member.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleA course for exploring the biological sciences PhD experience, helping students confirm their fit for graduate study and prepare application materials.
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Reviewers report difficulty in receiving constructive guidance, with one student feeling discouraged about graduate school prospects after seeking advice.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGENETICS 699 is a special problems course allowing students to conduct individual advanced work in a specific area of Genetics under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Advanced Genetics provides professional-level training in genetic mechanisms, analysis, transmission, and variation.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleFrontiers in Genetics Research discusses contemporary issues in genetic, developmental, cell, and molecular biology with visiting speakers.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2025 · limited sampleA research-level analysis of current forefronts in genetic, developmental, cell, and molecular biology.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleNo released grades for this term.
Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.