GENETICS 299
Independent Study
1–3 creditsGENETICS 299 is an independent study course involving research work in Genetics under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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GENETICS 467
General Genetics 1
3 creditsGeneral genetics covering eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems, transmission, mapping, molecular mechanisms, and engineering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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 2025GENETICS 681
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsGENETICS 681 is an individual study course for majors completing theses for Honors degrees as arranged with a faculty member.
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GENETICS 699
Special Problems
1–3 creditsGENETICS 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 2026GENETICS 990
Research
1–12 creditsGENETICS 990 is a research course where students conduct independent laboratory research under faculty supervision to prepare a graduate thesis.
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ZOOLOGY 990
Research
1–9 creditsZOOLOGY 990 is a graduate research course where students conduct advanced biological research under faculty mentorship to fulfill program requirements.
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