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Spring 2027

5 courses

Independent study involving research work in Genetics under the direct guidance of a faculty member, with students arranging work and credits with the instructor.

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Fall 2023–Spring 2024 · limited sample

The 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.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.69 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.60 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.67 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Special Problems course for individual advanced work in Genetics under faculty guidance.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026
GENETICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

No recorded grade history

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