Timeroom: Spring 2022

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 715 (01) - Molecular Evolution

Molecular Evolution

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56952

Rates and patterns of evolutionary change in biomolecules. Forces affecting the size and structure of genomes. Molecular mechanisms of organismal evolution. Emphasizes integrating evidence from biochemistry, molecular genetics and organismal studies. Methods for reconstructing phylogeny from molecular sequences. Prereq: GEN 604. Some knowledge of statistics recommended. Computer Lab.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): ZOOL 715

Instructors: David Plachetzki

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	NESM 140

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 771 (01) - Molecular Genetics

Molecular Genetics

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 53556

Structure, organization, replication, dynamics, and expression of genetic information in eukaryotes. Focus on molecular genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of gene expression and its control; molecular genetic control of cell division and differentiation during development. Prereq: GEN 604 or permission.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Instructors: John Collins

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 207

Manchester Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 774 (M1) - Techniques in Plant Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Plant Genetic Engineering

Online Course Delivery Method: Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - UNHM Credit (15 weeks) (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 55348

Theory and hands-on experience with techniques used in plant genetic engineering, including cell and tissue culture, gene cloning, and analysis of foreign gene expression. Discussion of role of plant biotechnology in sustainable agriculture and climate change; modifying plants for better nutrition and stress response, environmental remediation , and production of pharmaceuticals; controversies associated with this technology. Lab. Special fee. Prereq: GEN 604 or permission.

Section Comments: Cross listed with GEN 874

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): PBIO 774, PBIO 775

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman, Sophomore

Only listed majors in section: BA BIOL UNHM, BIOLOGICAL SCI, BIOTECHNOLOGY, NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

Instructors: Megan Thompson

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 790 (01) - Undergraduate Teaching Experience

Undergrad Teaching Experience

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51348

Provide academic support to graduate teaching assistants or faculty in preparing, presenting, and executing Genetics lectures or labs. Permission required.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Equivalent(s): BMS 790, MICR 790

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 795 (01) - Investigations in Genetics

Investigations in Genetics

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51113

Advanced research or scholarly projects developed and conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Provides the opportunity to apply advanced knowledge and techniques of the major to a specific problem or question. Permission required.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Equivalent(s): GEN 795W

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 795W (01) - Investigations in Genetics

Investigations in Genetics

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51518

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Equivalent(s): GEN 795

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 799 (01) - Senior Thesis

Senior Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51349

Independent research project under the direction of a faculty sponsor for seniors in genetics. Final product is a written thesis. One or two semesters. Permission required.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed majors in section: GEN:GENOMICS, GENETICS

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 799H (01) - Honors Senior Thesis

Honors Senior Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51539

Independent research project under the direction of a faculty sponsor for seniors in genetics and in the Honors Program. Final product is a written thesis. One or two semesters. Permission required.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed majors in section: GEN:GENOMICS, GENETICS

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Honors course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 804 (01) - Genetics of Prokaryotic Microbes

Genetics Prokaryotic Microbes

Credits: 5.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 54247
Special Fees: $90.00

Maintenance, exchange, and expression of genetic material in bacteria and their viruses. Historical overview of the role microbial genetics played in development of modern molecular biology. Contemporary perspective on methods used to understand the function of genes and their applications to basic science, biomedical research, and biotechnology. Prereq: introductory microbiology with lab; introductory genetics; or permission. Lab. Special fee.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): BCHM 754, BCHM 854, GEN 754, GEN 854, MICR 704, MICR 804, PBIO 754, PBIO 854

Instructors: Cheryl Whistler

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	RUDMAN G89
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	W	1:10pm - 5:00pm	RUDMAN G30

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Genetics

GEN 806 (01) - Human Genetics

Human Genetics

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 50516

Genetic basis of human traits and diseases including both traditional methods of diagnosis and contemporary molecular genetic approaches stemming from the human genome project. Case studies exemplify common practices in human genetic counseling and integrate the scientific basis of diagnosis with the special ethical implications of human genetic analysis. Prereq: introductory genetics or permission.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): ANSC 806

Instructors: W. Kelley Thomas

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	NHH 208