Introduction to Genetics

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Part I - Basic Genetics and Cell Biology
Examine the coded information written in the DNA that gives rise to genes and cells and leads to the making of a living organism.

Part II - Genetic Analysis in the Laboratory
A discussion of the basic laboratory techniques used to study genetics.

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Measurements of Diversity

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Part I - Population Genetics
Understand the basic statistical calculations common to the study of population genetics, that provide the basis for evaluating individual and population genetic variability.

Part II - Taxonomy, Phylogenetics and Systematics
An introduction to Agriculture and Genetic Diversity for elucidating the evolutionary histories and relationships of species.

Taxonomy, Phylogenetics 
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Genetic Diversity

Introduction to Genetic Diversity

Introduction to Genetic Diversity
A discussion of the source of genetic diversity, natural selection, and the evolution of species.


Agriculture and Genetic Diversity

Part I - Introduction to Genetic Diversity in Agriculture
A broad view of the role of genetic diversity in food production and the survival of our species.

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Part II - Forensics and Field Research
A brief discussion of the application of genetic analysis to wildlife management.

 


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