CMM531
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CMM531 - Advanced Chromosome Genetics
Course ID
040277
Course Description
The function of genes lies at the heart of heritability and variation in biology. Understanding genetic mechanisms and genetic interactions is essential to understanding foundational concepts like developmental biology, cell physiology, evolution, and disease. Genes are carried by chromosomes, which have features and requirements that constrain their biology. Defects in chromosome behavior can lead to disease through alterations to chromosome number, gene dose, or genome instability. This course covers advanced concepts in chromosome biology, including telomeres, centromeres, origins of replication, heterochromatin, segregation, and chromosome aberrations and aneuploidies.
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
CMM 530: Advanced Genetic Mechanisms or equivalent.
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No