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Spring 2027

8 courses

Communicating 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.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

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

Principles of Genetics covers genetics in eukaryotes and prokaryotes, including transmission, molecular, and evolutionary genetics, genetic engineering, and societal issues.

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Past student reviews · Chris Hittinger

Students described Chris Hittinger as helpful and knowledgeable, with fair exams and supportive office hours. Reviewers noted that lectures were sometimes confusing or fast-paced, and recommended doing textbook problems and reviewing study guides to succeed in the class.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

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

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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.

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Graduate research course involving full lab and literature review of a microbiology problem, leading to thesis and publication preparation.

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