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BIOL 544 Genetic Basis of Life Span (3 credits)

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Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)

Overview

Biology (Sci) : The course will consider how gene action is determining the duration of life in various organisms focusing on the strengths and limitations of the genetic approach. The course will focus particularly on model organisms such as yeast, Caenorhabditis, Drosophila and mouse, as well as on the characterization of long-lived people.

Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

  • Fall
  • 1 hour lecture, 2 hours seminar
  • Prerequisites: BIOL 202, BIOL 300; BIOL 303 recommended or permission
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