BIO 482 - Seminar in Genetics and Human Disease (2 Cr.)

(formerly BIO 382)

The seminar will examine cell signaling pathways that function during animal development and are implicated in cancer and other human diseases. Classical and molecular genetic analysis f human disease and model genetic systems will be emphasized. Attention will focus on how the study of human disease can shed light on basic biological function. Primary literature, discussions and student presentations. Prerequisite: BIO 220 (C- or better) and junior standing. Hiller.