| ID |
Course Title |
Credits |
| 201 |
Independent Study in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Independent study under the direction of a member of the departmental faculty. Written report is required. Not accepted for elective credit for 447 majors. |
| 202 |
Independent Study in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Independent study under the direction of a member of the departmental faculty. Written report is required. Not accepted for elective credit for 447 majors. |
| 216 |
Analysis of Scientific Literature |
3 |
| |
A systematic approach to the reading, analyzing, and understanding of primary literature in genetics; emphasis will be placed on data analysis and experimental design and demystifying the process of reading a scientific journal article. |
| 245 |
Introduction to Cancer |
3 |
| |
Introduction to the biological and medical aspects of malignancy. Not accepted for elective credit for 447 majors. |
| 302 |
Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics |
3 |
| |
Introduction to the use of computers and computer programming to develop applications for research in genetics and molecular biology. Application topics will include evolutionary genetics, association analysis and genetics mapping, and structural biology |
| 307 |
Research in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Laboratory research on original problem under the direction of a professor. |
| 308 |
Research in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Laboratory research on original problem under the direction of a professor. |
| 315 |
Introduction to Research in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Basic principles and methods of research with microbial model systems used in the analysis and manipulation of genes, followed by a research project in molecular genetics. |
| 380 |
Genetics |
4 |
| |
Introduction to the mechanisms of heredity and evolution. Mechanisms of Mendelian inheritance, meiosis, recombination, gene mutation and mapping, and an introduction to modern biochemical, molecular, and population genetics. Lec. 3 hrs., rec. 1 hr. |
| 382 |
Genetics Laboratory |
1 |
| |
Laboratory to accompany 01:447:380. Not accepted for elective credit for 447 majors. |
| 384-385 |
Genetic Analysis I, II |
4,4 |
| |
Experimental methods and concepts in genetics, with emphasis on their application to genetic research. Part I covers transmission genetics and breeding analyses, basic molecular genetics, isolation and characterization of mutations, and chromosome structure and function. Part II covers mathematical genetics, recombinant DNA, genomics, and special topics relevant to modern genetic research. |
| 387 |
Genetics and Evolution: Historical Perspectives |
3 |
| |
In-depth examination of the scientific thought and analysis that have led to important discoveries in genetics, starting with Darwin's The Origin of Species in 1859 to the description of the structure of DNA in 1953; will also examine the conflicts and controversies generated in the scientific and public communities. |
| 390 |
General Microbiology |
4 |
| |
Basic principles of microbiology. An introduction to the physiology, morphology, pathogenicity, and genetics of groups of microorganisms and their applications. Not accepted for elective credit for 447 majors. |
| 392 |
Pathogenic Microbiology |
3 |
| |
Host/parasite interactions in diseases caused by microorganisms, including pathogenicity, virulence, and immunity. Principles of infection, transmission, and disease control also discussed. Not accepted for elective credit for 447 majors. |
| 403 |
Seminar in Genetics |
1 |
| |
Results of ongoing research in genetics and microbiology are presented. |
| 404 |
Seminar in Genetics |
1 |
| |
Results of ongoing research in genetics and microbiology presented by invited academic and industrial scientists. |
| 405 |
Honors Seminar in Genetics |
2 |
| |
This course replaces 01:447:403 for Honors students. Students in Honors Research in Genetics are required to complete an extensive thesis and give an oral presentation. This course will support students as they develop their written and oral presentations. For information, email Dr. Singson at: singson@waksman.rutgers.edu |
| 406 |
Research in Genetics |
3-6 |
| |
Research project in the laboratory of a faculty member. Student research plans and results presented in 01:447:403,404. |
| 407 |
Research in Genetics |
3-6 |
| |
Research project in the laboratory of a faculty member. Student research plans and results presented in 01:447:403,404. |
| 408 |
Honors in Genetics |
3-6 |
| |
Laboratory research on original problem under the direction of a professor. Written thesis, oral presentation, and defense required. |
| 409 |
Honors in Genetics |
6 |
| |
Laboratory research on original problem under the direction of a professor. Written thesis, oral presentation, and defense required. |
| 420 |
Evolutionary Genetics: Humans and other Primates |
3 |
| |
Molecular evolution of human and primate genomes; genetic and phenotypic evolution; the genetic basis of being human; primate phylogeny. |
| 451 |
Genomes |
3 |
| |
This course will focus on Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics from a Genetics perspective. Special attention will be given to the organization and functioning of the human genome. |
| 460 |
Genetics of Compulsive Behavior |
3 |
| |
Discussion of primary literature and other scientific publications that deal with the molecular and genetic basis of compulsive behavior. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills for critical thinking and effective writing. |
| 478 |
Special Topics in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Directed readings and discussion of selected topics of special interest in genetics. Topics will vary according to semester and/or instructor. |
| 479 |
Special Topics in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Directed readings and discussion of selected topics of special interest in genetics. Topics will vary according to semester and/or instructor. |
| 480 |
Topics in Molecular Genetics |
3 |
| |
Current research topics in microbial and molecular genetics. Lectures, discussions, and critical analysis of journal articles. |
| 481 |
Topics in Human Genetics |
3 |
| |
This is an upper-level course designed to cover several areas within human genetics in greater detail than is covered in other classes. The topics are kept current as the field of genetics is changing at a rapid pace. and
include: gene therapy, gene expression, microarrays, mapping of simple and complex traits, cancer genetics, DNA repair mechanisms, molecular diagnostics, genetic counseling, bioinformatics, chromosomes and chromosomal abnormalities, human diversity and evolution, ethics, genome organization, somatic cell genetics, transgenic and knockout mice, types of mutations in inherited disease, and pharmacogenetics. The course also includes critical review of journal articles. |
| 484 |
Behavioral & Neural Genetics |
3 |
| |
Influence of genetics on the nervous system and behavior of various organisms. Overview of field including experimental analysis of behavior, development of the nervous system, and sensory systems. Emphasis on reading and interpreting original research. |
| 486 |
Evolutionary Genetics |
3 |
| |
Principles of evolution as revealed in DNA sequences. The effects of natural selection, genetic drift, and speciation on DNA, and the inference of histories from comparative DNA sequence data. |
| 489 |
Advanced Independent Study in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Advanced Independent Study in Genetics (447:489) is an opportunity for students to complete a scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor. Projects are varied; e.g. library research on a topic of mutual interest to both the student and the faculty member, computer simulations, informative website design, or development of teaching materials. This course may not by used for laboratory research. |
| 490 |
Advanced Independent Study in Genetics |
3 |
| |
Advanced Independent Study in Genetics (447:490) is an opportunity for students to complete a scholarly project under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor. Projects are varied; e.g. library research on a topic of mutual interest to both the student and the faculty member, computer simulations, informative website design, or development of teaching materials. This course may not by used for laboratory research.
|
| 495 |
Cancer |
3 |
| |
Biological and medical aspects of malignancy. Oncogenic viruses, environmental chemical carcinogens, cell growth regulation, tumor immunology, genetics of cancer. |
| 498 |
Bacterial Physiology |
3 |
| |
Macromolecular synthesis and gene regulation in bacteria; structure and function relationships in bacterial cells, integration of metabolic pathways at the level of gene expression and enzymatic activity |
