Special Topics
1–4 creditsF&WECOL 875 covers specialized subject matter of current interest to graduate students.
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F&WECOL 875 covers specialized subject matter of current interest to graduate students.
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Spring 2022–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 2025Principles 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 2026Explores 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 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 sampleGENETICS 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 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 2026A research-level analysis of current forefronts in genetic, developmental, cell, and molecular biology.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleGENETICS 990 is a research course where students conduct independent laboratory research under faculty supervision to prepare a graduate thesis.
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This course covers variable advanced topics in genetics not included in the standard curriculum.
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