BIOD 210 Genetics

Have you ever wondered what makes you, you? 

Perhaps you have heard it said you have your father’s eyes or your mother’s smile. How is it that some siblings can look so similar, while others look distinctly different? Why is it that, for generations, all the women in a family develop breast cancer? Maybe you too have a health condition that has been painfully present in your family for generations. What about the food you eat? As you enjoy your meal, is it a genetically modified organism (GMO) that you are eating? 

Whether you know it or not, the science of Genetics plays a key role in your everyday life. 

When Gregor Mendel set out to determine why a pea plant exhibited certain characteristics (color, shape, and texture), an entire field of science was born. Starting with Mendel’s key experiments, BIOD 210 Genetics will explore the foundational principles and applications of classical and modern genetics. Indeed, its study has come to shape how we grow our food, study life, research disease, and develop new treatments and technology.

Drawing from 14+ years of experience in the field of cancer genetics, Dr. Lori Emert-Sedlak brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the course. Come join us as we learn how these small units of inheritance affect our lives today and for generations to come. 

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