Genetics (GENETICS) | Guide, Schemes and Mind Maps of Evolutionary biology

Download Genetics (GENETICS) | Guide and more Schemes and Mind Maps Evolutionary biology in PDF only on Docsity! Genetics (GENETICS) 1 GENETICS (GENETICS) GENETICS 133 — GENETICS IN THE NEWS 3 credits. The science of genetics is at the heart of many issues facing our society, and as such, genetics is often in the news. Explores the underlying genetics and methodologies to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind the headlines so that we can make more informed decisions as citizens. Requisites: None Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Elementary L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 155 — FRESHMAN SEMINAR IN GENETICS 1 credit. Introduction to the discipline of genetics, to the UW Laboratory of Genetics, to some of the research projects the faculty are pursuing, to resources available at UW-Madison, and to the career options open to an individual with a genetics undergraduate degree. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 GENETICS 289 — HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-2 credits. Research work for Honors students under direct guidance of a faculty member in an area encompassing Genetics. Students are responsible for arranging the work and credits with the supervising instructor. Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Honors - Honors Only Courses (H) Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2010 GENETICS 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 credits. Research work for students under direct guidance of a faculty member in an area encompassing Genetics. Students are responsible for arranging the work and credits with the supervising instructor. Requisites: Consent of instructor Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 375 — SPECIAL TOPICS 1-4 credits. Specialized subject matter of current interest to undergraduate students. Requisites: None Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 399 — COORDINATIVE INTERNSHIP/COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 1-8 credits. An internship under guidance of a faculty or instructional academic staff member in Genetics and internship site supervisor. Students are responsible for arranging the work and credits with the faculty or instructional academic staff member and the internship site supervisor. Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Workplace - Workplace Experience Course Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 400 — STUDY ABROAD IN GENETICS 1-6 credits. Provides an area equivalency for courses taken on Madison Study Abroad Programs that do not equate to existing UW courses. Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions GENETICS 466 — PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS 3 credits. Genetics in eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Includes transmission genetics, molecular genetics, evolutionary genetics, genetic engineering, and societal issues associated with genetics. Illustrative material includes bacteria, plants, insects, and vertebrates. Requisites: (ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY  151 or BIOCORE 381 or BOTANY/BIOLOGY  130 or ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY  101 and 102) and (CHEM 104 or CHEM 109 or CHEM 115). Not eligible to enroll if credit earned for GENETICS 467 or 468 Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 467 — GENERAL GENETICS 1 3 credits. Genetics of eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Includes Mendelian genetics, probability and hypothesis testing, genetic mapping, molecular genetics, gene expression and genetic engineering. Illustrative material includes viruses, bacteria, plants, fungi, insects, and humans. Requisites: (ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY  101 and 102, or ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/ BOTANY  151, BIOCORE 381, or BOTANY/BIOLOGY  130) and (CHEM 104, 109, or 115). Not open to students with credit for GENETICS 466. Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 2 Genetics (GENETICS) GENETICS 468 — GENERAL GENETICS 2 3 credits. Genetic analysis, population genetics, evolution and quantitative genetics. Includes mutant screens, pathway analysis, mosaic analysis, reverse genetics, genomics, Hardy-Weinberg linkage equilibrium, inbreeding, genetic drift, natural selection, population structure, inheritance of complex traits, domestication and human evolution. Requisites: GENETICS 467 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 470 — BASIC CYTOLOGY AND LABORATORY PROCEDURES 1 credit. A comprehensive review of cellular biology, the study of optical methods with emphasis on the light microscope and the various techniques used in preparation and staining of specimens for cytologic and histologic study. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 GENETICS 471 — ADVANCED LABORATORY PROCEDURES 1 credit. Preparation of non-gynecologic cytologic specimens using several different instrument methodologies. Application of universal precautions and safety in the handling of unknown biologic hazards. Introduction to histologic preparatory techniques and special staining methods. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 520 — NEUROGENETICS 3 credits. The genetic basis of nervous system development, structure, function, and dysfunction. Will emphasize both current research findings on the genetic basis of specific neurological disorders, as well as genetic methodologies and experimental approaches used in neurobiological research. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 467, BIOCORE 587, ZOOLOGY/PSYCH  523, or PSYCH 454 Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS/BIOLOGY  522 — COMMUNICATING EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 2-3 credits. Exposure to diverse topics in contemporary evolutionary biology and development of critical thinking and communication skills. Most weeks guest lecturers present their own primary research on a specialized topic in evolutionary biology. Seminars include perspectives from genetics, ecology, geoscience, zoology, botany, microbiology, systematics, molecular biology, and integrative research. Some weeks feature special topics and discussions on pedagogical, legal, outreach, or other issues in evolutionary biology. Includes thinking critically about methodology, experimental design and interpretation, and how conclusions are reached in evolutionary biology by reading primary and secondary literature, attending seminars, discussing topics with speakers and other students, and preparing a written report. The 3-credit version of the course delves deeper into communication of evolutionary biology to researchers, undergraduates, K-12 students, and the general public. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 468, ZOOLOGY/ANTHRO/BOTANY  410, or BIOCORE 381, or concurrent enrollment Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 525 — EPIGENETICS 3 credits. Introductory course in epigenetics - the layer of chemical information that sits on top of the genome - that switch genes 'on' or 'off'. Will introduce how the epigenome, in collaboration with the genome, controls versatile biological processes and cell fates. Will also cover the latest advances of how humans can control their own epigenetic destiny by lifestyle, diet, and other environmental factors. Requisites: GENETICS 466 or 467 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2021 Genetics (GENETICS) 5 GENETICS 575 — MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS 3 credits. Anatomy, histology, physiology and pathology of skin, thyroid, lymph nodes and other sites and the corresponding celluular manifestations which provide diagnostic information. Emphasis on specimen collection by fine needle aspiration. Correlation of the didactic information with the microscopic cellular patterns to provide a diagnosis. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 576 — EFFUSIONS 2 credits. Anatomy, physiology, histology and pathology of the body cavities. Cytologic manifestations which provide diagnostic information. Cell changes related to specimen processing. Correlation of the didactic information with the microscopic cellular patterns to provide a diagnosis. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 577 — APPLIED CYTOLOGY I 1 credit. Written and practical application of the comprehensive body of knowledge to all aspects of preparation, evaluation, correlation and diagnosis of cytologic speciments. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 578 — APPLIED CYTOLOGY II 1 credit. Written and practical application of the advanced comprehensive body of knowledge to all aspects of preparation, evaluation, correlation and diagnosis of cytologic specimens. Practice in nationally offered cytologic examinations. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Summer 2022 GENETICS 588 — IMMUNOGENETICS 3 credits. Immunogenetics focuses on the unique genetic phenomena that occur in lymphocytes during development and response to stimuli. It pays particular attention to the processes of adaptive antigen receptor development and maturation, major histocompatibility complex molecule polygeny and polymorphism in the context of current real-life challenges (e.g. COVID-19, influenza, and HIV), immunological evolution, epigenetics associated with autoimmunity, sex differences in immune responses, and some genetic processes involved in cancer of white blood cells. Ultimately, the genetic mechanisms that drive the immunological and clinical differences observed between individuals when confronted with the same challenge will be examined, and explored through the primary and secondary research literature in order to strengthen scientific literacy. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 467 or BIOCORE 383 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 GENETICS 605 — CLINICAL CASES IN MEDICAL GENETICS 3 credits. The use of genetics in medicine has experienced significant growth over the past 50 years, identifying risk genes, and devising diagnostic tests and therapies based on this knowledge for specific clinical disorders such as cystic fibrosis, achondroplasia, and Retts syndrome. MDs and biomedical scientists from UW Hospital and Clinics, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and other UW units will present lectures in this field followed by question-answers sessions. Other class sessions will be devoted to student presentations and open discussion of research literature. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 467 or BIOCORE 383 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS/BIOCHEM/MICROBIO  612 — PROKARYOTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 credits. Molecular basis of bacterial physiology and genetics with emphasis on molecular mechanisms; topics include nucleic acid-protein interactions, transcription, translation, replication, recombination, regulation of gene expression. Requisites: (BIOCHEM 501 or 507) and (MICROBIO 470, GENETICS 466 or 468) or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 GENETICS/AGRONOMY/AN SCI/HORT  615 — GENETIC MAPPING 3 credits. Computing-intensive course to prepare students for genetic mapping research; linkage analysis and QTL mapping in designed crosses; linkage disequilibrium and association analysis (GWAS). Recommended preparation is undergraduate courses in genetics and statistics and prior experience writing R scripts (such as module 1 of STAT 327). Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS/BIOCHEM/MD GENET  620 — EUKARYOTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3 credits. Focuses on the basic molecular mechanisms that regulate DNA, RNA, and protein metabolism in eukaryotic organisms. Requisites: BIOCHEM 501, 508 or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 6 Genetics (GENETICS) GENETICS/ENTOM/ZOOLOGY  624 — MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 3 credits. Basic principles of molecular ecology. Lecture topics include population genetics, molecular phylogenetics, rates and patterns of evolution, genome evolution, and molecular ecology. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 467, BIOCORE 383, or graduate student standing Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Sustain - Sustainability Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS/CHEM  626 — GENOMIC SCIENCE 2 credits. Brings cutting-edge topics in the genomic sciences into the reach of those in chemistry, biology, engineering, computer science statistics fields. Enables biologically-oriented students to deal with advances in analytical science so that they may incorporate new genomic science concepts into their own scientific repertoires. Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 627 — ANIMAL DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS 3 credits. Advanced genetics course focusing on genetic mechanisms of animal embryonic development, with particular emphasis on central molecular circuitries that control development and genetic analytical tools used to reveal them. Address topics including maternal and epigenetic inheritance, the egg-to-embryo transition, pattern formation, organogenesis, coordination of cellular and molecular mechanisms, and animal models of human congenital disorders. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 468, or BIOCORE 587 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS/BIOCHEM  631 — PLANT GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENT 3 credits. Covers the basic concepts of genetics and genomics as applied to plants and their development, including discussions on breeding systems (modes of reproduction, sex determination, self incompatibility and crossing barriers), linkage analysis, genome structure and function (structure, function and evolution of nuclear and organellar chromosomes; haploidy and polyploidy; expression regulation and epigenetics), along with a description of current methodologies used in the analysis of these processes within the context of plant development. The objective is to instigate a broader knowledge and understanding of the principles and methodologies used in plant genetics and their applications in investigations of the molecular mechanisms that modulate plant development. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 468, BIOCORE 587, or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 GENETICS 633 — POPULATION GENETICS 3 credits. Population genetics, aimed at preparing students to initiate research in this field. Explore how genetic variation is influenced by mutation and recombination, population size changes and migration, and natural selection for or against new mutations. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 468, BIOCORE 381, or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2022 GENETICS/MD GENET/POP HLTH  636 — PUBLIC HEALTH GENOMICS 1 credit. Provides an introduction to public health genomics through a review of fundamental principles of genetics, the use of genetic information in clinical and research settings, and its implications for disease management and prevention, and health promotion. Explores policies that guide public health and discusses current ethical, legal, and social implications of these policies. Requisites: (Junior standing and ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY  151) or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2022 Genetics (GENETICS) 7 GENETICS/BOTANY/M M & I/PL PATH  655 — BIOLOGY AND GENETICS OF FUNGI 3 credits. Fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology using plant pathogenic fungi and the genetic models Aspergillus nidulans and Neurospora crassa as model systems to explore the current knowledge of fungal genetics and plant/fungal interactions. Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2022 GENETICS/MD GENET  662 — CANCER GENETICS 3 credits. Cancer remains one of the most difficult health issues facing our society. There is hope in the horizon due to an increasing understanding of both genetic and epigenetic alterations in cancer. In particular, DNA sequencing of human cancers is becoming more common in major health care centers, and there is expectation that this technology will allow for personalized medicine. Thus, there has been a rapid increase in this knowledge over the last decade. Become aware of the current major issues in cancer research and critically evaluate the cancer genetics literature. Requisites: GENETICS 466, 467 or BIOCORE 383 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 670 — SEMINAR IN CLINICAL CYTOGENETICS 1 credit. Overview of the basic features of chromosome structure and behavior including karyotyping clinical correlates of numerical and structural chromosome aberrations, sex chromosome abnormalities, breakage syndromes and the chromosomal changes associated with the development of cancer. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 671 — ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE 8 credits. Clinical practicum to develop diagnostic expertise of cytologic specimens. Examine challenging cases with emphasis on diagnostic pitfalls. Observe patient clinics related to cytologic specimen collection. Participate at clinical experiences in fine needle aspiration, histology, and a private cytology laboratory. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Summer 2022 GENETICS 672 — SEMINAR IN LABORATORY OPERATIONS AND QUALITY CONTROL 1 credit. Review the fundamentals of basic administrative functions and regulatory requirements including planning, organizing, supervising and controlling business management, record keeping, data processing and laboratory safety. Quality assurance procedures necessary for obtaining, processing, diagnosing and reporting cytologic specimens. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS 673 — SEMINAR IN CLINICAL CYTOLOGY 1 credit. Preparation of a case study or clinical topic of choice by each student to present to a peer professional group of cytology staff and medical faculty. Preparation of a referenced scientific term paper or participation in an approved research or class project pertaining to cliniccal cytology. Requisites: Declared in Cytotechnology Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 GENETICS/MD GENET  677 — ADVANCED TOPICS IN GENETICS 1-3 credits. Contents vary; consideration of subjects not included in the curriculum. Requisites: Graduate/professional standing, GENETICS 466, 468, or BIOCORE 383 Course Designation: Breadth - Biological Sci. Counts toward the Natural Sci req Level - Advanced L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Summer 2022 GENETICS 681 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS 2-4 credits. Individual study for majors completing theses for Honors degrees as arranged with a faculty member. Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Honors - Honors Only Courses (H) Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2022 GENETICS 682 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS 2-4 credits. Individual study for majors completing theses for Honors degrees as arranged with a faculty member. Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Honors - Honors Only Courses (H) Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2022