CPSC 452: Genetics of Higher Organisms

Course Description	Contemporary genetic concepts, principles and technologies relevant to plant, animal and human systems are studied. Emphasis is placed on molecular genetics and genomics. Practical applications to agriculture and human society are considered. Textbook: Modern Genetic Analysis, 1st Edition, 1999 Griffiths, Gelbart, Miller, Lewontin W. H. Freeman and Company, New York
Course Objectives	By the end of this course you will: understand the basic tools of recombinant DNA and how they are used for genetic study of higher organisms, particularly through genomic technologies be aware of the molecular basis of mutations and genetic diversity be knowledgeable of different methodologies for cloning of genes and how these genes are used to create transgenic organisms be able to discuss societal issues related to modern genetic technologies such as genetic screening and transgenic organisms
Instructor	Torbert R. Rocheford S-116 Turner Hall Phone: (217) 333-9643 E-mail: trochefo@uiuc.edu (phone, email, or stop by all fine for contact)
Prerequisites	CPSC 352, or MCB 106, or consent of instructor.
Requirement(s) Fulfilled	Natural Science and Technology: Life Science Part of Crop Biotechnology Option
Grading	Grades are based on three exams, problem sets, and short reviews of a journal article and a book related to course topics. The three exams count 67% and the other assignments count 33% towards the final grade.

Crop Sciences