Carleton University · BIOL 2104

Introductory Genetics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Lecture/laboratory course on the mechanisms of inheritance and the nature of gene structure, composition and function, introducing both classical Mendelian genetics and modern molecular genetics. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken by Biology majors in their second year of study.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIOL 2106 (no longer offered) and BIOL 2107 . Credit for BIOL 2106 will only be given if taken before BIOL 2104 .
  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Lecture/laboratory course on the mechanisms of inheritance and the nature of gene structure, composition and function, introducing both classical Mendelian genetics and modern molecular genetics. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken by Biology majors in their second year of study.

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104 .
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for BIOL 2106 (no longer offered) and BIOL 2107 . Credit for BIOL 2106 will only be given if taken before BIOL 2104 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.

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