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BIO 481. Genomics

Cross listed with: Dual level with BIO 581
Credits 4.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 012065 Grading Basis GRD

An advanced biology course designed for students to learn about the structure and function of genomes, to develop facility in web-based tools and resources, and to appreciate the power and limitations of current resources and knowledge. Focus is on the biological questions that genomics can help to answer. Laboratory exercises will be sequencing and analyzing genomic DNA. Prerequisite(s): BIO 240 /BIO 240L .