GENETICS 375
Special Topics
1–4 creditsGENETICS 375 covers specialized subject matter of current interest to undergraduate students.
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GENETICS 399 is a coordinative internship in Genetics where students arrange work and credits under faculty and site supervision.
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GENETICS 466
Principles of Genetics
3 creditsPrinciples 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 2026GENETICS 467
General Genetics 1
3 creditsGeneral 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 2025GENETICS 520
Neurogenetics
3 creditsNEUROGENETICS 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 2026GENETICS 525
Epigenetics
3 creditsAn 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 545
Genetics Laboratory
2 creditsGENETICS 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 sampleGENETICS 588
Immunogenetics
3 creditsIMMUNOGENETICS 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
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 682
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsIndividual 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
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 701
Advanced Genetics
2 creditsAdvanced 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 sampleIntroduction to professional scientific writing in genetics, focusing on preparing grant and fellowship research proposals.
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Covers modern genomics and proteomics techniques with a focus on data analysis.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleGENETICS 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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GENETICS/MDGENET 565
Human Genetics
3 creditsCovers principles and methods of modern human genetics, focusing on disease discovery and clinical application.
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The material is difficult, and grades are primarily based on three exams and two papers.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025This course covers variable advanced topics in genetics not included in the standard curriculum.
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Spring 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGEOG 101 introduces human geography by exploring the dynamics that drive spatial interrelationships and divisions in space, society, and politics.
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Students report a heavy workload with frequent large assignments and weekly quizzes. Quizzes are described as unnecessarily difficult, subjective, and containing confusing short-answer questions that require significant writing.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026An overview of GIScience and its technology, introducing geospatial data collection, representation, and tools like GPS and GIS.
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Historical reviews of Qunying Huang: Workload is light with very few assignments and exams, but quizzes and exams carry heavy weight and may feature random questions from a test bank.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GEOG 175
Topics in Geography
3 creditsGEOG 175 explores emerging topics in human geography and people-environment geography.
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Fall 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleGEOG 302 covers classic location theory, economic regionalization, and network analysis with a focus on spatial implications of economic development.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GEOG 340 surveys world regions in global context, examining development, environment, society, and politics.
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Historical reviews of Catherine Cathy Day: Reviewers report the class is very time-consuming, requiring discussion posts, essays, and quizzes, with difficulty rated as high.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GEOGRAPHICAL TRADITIONS AND PRACTICES introduces the breadth of geography, covering its history, theories, and research methodologies.
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Historical reviews of Morgan Robertson: The workload is low, with a difficulty rating of 1, and timely submission is sufficient for success.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGEOG 370
Introduction to Cartography
4 creditsGEOG 370 introduces cartography theory and map-making practice, covering scale, projections, and design.
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The course features a high workload with tough labs and project-based assignments that vary in intensity. Students are advised to start labs early and attend office hours.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to Geocomputing focusing on Python scripting for geoprocessing using ArcGIS and open-source libraries.
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The course is challenging for beginners without coding experience, featuring heavy labs and difficult assignments that require significant effort and practice.