BIOL 110. Human Genetics

In this exploration of the human genome, the topics to be discussed will include patterns of human inheritance; classical and molecular strategies for mapping and isolating genes; the metabolic basis of inherited disease; the genetic basis of cancer; developmental genetics; complex trait analysis; the genetic basis of human behavior; and ethical, legal, and social issues in human genetics. Attendance at medical genetics rounds and seminars at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is required.
With permission of instructor, a student may take the discussion (NOT LAB) section of this seminar as 1 credit of BIOL 093.
Prerequisite: Any Group I course or BIOL 024, or BIOL 025.
Natural sciences and engineering practicum.
Lab required.
2 credits.
Catalog chapter: Biology
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/biology

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