BIOL 119. Genomics and Systems Biology

Fundamental questions in biology are being answered using revolutionary new technologies including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, systems biology, modeling, and large-scale protein and genetic interaction screens. These approaches have changed how scientists investigate biological problems and allow us to ask questions about cells, organisms and evolution that were impossible to address even five years ago. Readings will include animal, plant, fungal, and bacterial literature.

Updated course description for Fall 2025:

Recently developed genomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and systems approaches have fundamentally changed how scientists investigate important biological questions. This seminar focuses on understanding stress at a cellular level with an emphasis on protein homeostasis in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Readings will include animal, plant, fungal, and bacterial literature. (3/6/25)

Prerequisite: BIOL 019, BIOL 049, or any Group I intermediate biology course with permission of the instructor. Prerequisite Intermediate Course sucessfully completed with a grade of B (3.0) or better.
Natural sciences and engineering.
1 credit.
Fall 2025. Kaplinsky.
Catalog chapter: Biology
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/biology

Access the class schedule to search for sections.