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Molecular Genetics Courses
OSU Master Schedule
OSU Calendar
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- † Course will not be offered this academic year.
- * Course is offered every other year.
- "Arranged" time is scheduled at the convenience and agreement of the instructor and the student.
H220 Introduction to Molecular Life Sciences: Research Opportunities
and Career Options U 1
- Faculty presentations and faculty tours to introduce first-year students to
research opportunities in molecular life sciences
- 1 1-hour
- Autumn, Spring Quarter
- Prerequisite: Biology 113, or H115, and permission of instructor
500 General Genetics U G 5.
- The principles of genetics, including molecular genetics, transmission genetics
of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, developmental and non-chromosomal genetics
and the genetics and evolution of populations.
- 3 1.5-hour classes.
- Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters
- Prerequisite: Biology 101 (intro) or 113 (energy transfer) or H115, plus 5 additional credit hours in biological sciences and Chemistry 252 (organic).
H500 General Genetics U G 6
- The principles of genetics, including molecular genetics, transmission genetics
of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, developmental and non-chromosomal genetics
and the genetics and evolution of populations.
- 3 1.5-hour classes, 1 2-hr lab.
- Autumn Quarter
- Prerequisite: Biology 101 (intro) or 113 (energy transfer) or H115, plus 5 additional credit hours in biological sciences and Chemistry 252 (organic)
- Not open to students with credit for MG500
503 Tutorial in Molecular Genetics U 2
- Practice in searching, reading and analyzing literature in molecular genetics and in written and oral presentation.
- FAQ is available online.
- Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- Open to Molecular Genetics majors only or by permission of instructor.
- General Education Curriculum (GEC) course.
601 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics Laboratory U G 5
- Current laboratory techniques used in the genetic and molecular analyses of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Drosophila.
- Winter Quarter.
- 2 5-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: Biochemistry 511 (intro) or permission of instructor.
602 Eukaryotic Cell and Developmental Biology Laboratory U G 5
- Laboratory course emphasizing recent advances in techniques and methods central to cell biology and developmental biology of eukaryotes.
- Spring Quarter.
- 2 5-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: Biochemistry 511 (intro) or permission of instructor.
605 Molecular Genetics I U G 4
- Heredity information as sequence information; DNA replication, transcription and translation; analysis and manipulation of genes at the molecular level; asexual, sexual reproduction in eukaryotes.
- Winter Quarter.
- 4 1-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: Biochemistry 511 (intro) and Math 152 (calculus).
- Not open to students with credit for MG 500.
606 Molecular Genetics II U G 4
- Sexual reproduction in prokaryotes, viruses and organelles; molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, repair, mutation, recombination, and expression, genome structure; molecular evolution.
- Spring Quarter.
- 4 1-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: MG 500 or MG 605.
607 Cell Biology U G 3
- Analysis of the structure and function of cells and their components stressing molecular genetic and biochemical approaches.
- Autumn Quarter.
- 3 1-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: MG 500 or 606.
- Not open to students with credit for MG 502.
608 Genes and Development U G 3
- Analysis of development using modern genetic approaches.
- Winter Quarter.
- 3 1-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: MG 500 or 606.
- Not open to students with credit for MG 502.
622 Plant Molecular Biology U G 4
- An in-depth survey of classical and molecular genetic systems in plants with emphasis on current research topics.
- Winter Quarter.
- 3 class hours, 1 2-hr discussion.
- Prerequisite: MG 500 or 501 or 605 and Biochemistry 511 (intro) or permission of instructor.
- Not open to students with credit for MG 632 or Plant Biology 622.
- Cross-listed in Plant Biology.
640 The Genetical Basis of Evolution U G 5
- The modern theory of evolution and its underlying genetic basis.
- Spring Quarter.
- 3 1.5-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: MG 500.
650 Analysis and Interpretation of Biological Data I U G 5
- Methods of analyzing biological data including: sampling, descriptive statistics, distributions, group comparisons, statistical inference, one-way and nested analysis of variance and linear regression and correlation.
- Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- 1 2-hour lab, 4 class hours (optional after first week), 3-5 hours computer-assisted instruction.
- Prerequisite: Math 150 (functions) or equivalent and 15 credit hours of courses at the 300 level or higher in department of agriculture or in the biological sciences.
693 Individual Studies U 2-5 G 2-10
- Individual work in the field of the chosen problems.
- Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- Repeatable to a maximum of 20 credit hours for undergraduate credit and to a maximum of 35 credit hours for graduate credit.
- This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).
700 Systems of Genetic Analysis U G 3
- Analysis of several major systems used in modern experimental genetics.
- Autumn Quarter.
- 3 1-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: MG 501 or 606 or equivalent.
701 Molecular Genetics: DNA Transactions U G 3
- Survey of experimental methods of molecular genetics and their application to the elucidation of pathways of DNA replication, mutation, repair and recombination.
- Autumn Quarter.
- 3 1-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: MG 500 or 606, 501 or Biochemistry 511 (intro) or equivalent; and 10 additional credit hours in the biological sciences above the 300 level.
705 Advances in Cell Biology U G 3
- An advanced study of selected key areas of research in eukaryotic cell biology.
- Winter Quarter.
- 3 1-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: MG 607 and 701 or equivalent.
711†* Molecular Evolution U G 3
- Evolution and population genetics as seen at the molecular level: phenomena, concepts, methods of study and implications for molecular biology and other disciplines.
- Winter Quarter.
- Arranged.
- Prerequisite: MG 500 or 501 or 606, and 640 or 701 or EEOB 400 or Plant Biology 613 or Zoology 430 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
715 Developmental Genetics U G 3
- A study of the regulation of developmentally significant genes and cellular interactions involved in differentiation and pattern formation in Drosophila and metazoans.
- Spring Quarter.
- 3 1-hour classes.
- Prerequisite: MG 608, 700 and 701 or equivalent.
733 Human Genetics U G 3
- The principles of human genetics covering mapping of disease genes, defects covering mapping of disease genes, defects causing human disease, the cloning of disease genes, gene therapy and transgenes.
- Spring Quarter.
- 3 class hours and computer time arranged.
- Prerequisite: MG 500 or 501 or 606 or equivalent.
- Not open to students with credit for Mol. Cell. Biochemistry 733 (human genetics) or Pathology 733 (human genetics).
- Cross-listed in Mol. Cell. Biochemistry and Pathology.
734 Human Genetics U G 5
- An advanced virology course using selected animal and plant viruses as models of eukaryotic gene regulation.
- Spring Quarter.
- 1 3-hour class.
- Prerequisite: Biochemistry 702 (gene expression) or equivalent with permission of instructor.
770* Molecular Biology of Animal and Plant Viruses U G 3
- An advanced virology course using selected animal and plant viruses as models of eukaryotic gene regulation.
- Spring Quarter.
- 1 3-hour class.
- Prerequisite: Biochemistry 702 (gene expression) or equivalent with permission of instructor.
H783 Honors Research U 3-5
- A program of reading and research for each student with individual conferences, reports and honors thesis.
- Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- Prerequisite: 4th year standing with a grade of A in at least half of the courses in biological sciences and an average of B in the remainder; permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Arts and Sciences Honors Committee.
- At least 2 quarters are required of candidates for the degree BA or BS with distinction in Molecular Genetics.
- Failure to receive a mark of S in this course is a disqualification for special honors.
- Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credit hours.
- This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).
795 Special Topics in Molecular Genetics U G 2
- Lecture/discussion in a seminar format of publications; current research or research techniques in molecular genetics, cell biology, or developmental biology.
- Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- 1 2-hour class.
- Prerequisite: MG 500 and permission of instructor.
- Repeatable to a maximum of 20 credit hours for undergraduates and to a maximum of 56 credit hours for graduates.
- This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).
800 Genetic Seminar G 1-3
- Faculty, graduate students and outside speakers will participate.
- Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credit hours.
- This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).
801 Research Opportunities in Molecular Genetics G 2
- Discussion of research projects being carried out in laboratories of the department.
- Autumn Quarter.
- 1 2-hour class.
- Prerequisite: graduate standing in Molecular Genetics.
- This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).
804 Molecular Genetics Laboratory Rotations G 3
- Laboratory research procedures, literature readings and discussions to familiarize the students with a specific research area.
- Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- Arranged lab.
- Prerequisite: graduate standing in Molecular Genetics.
- Required of all first year molecular genetics graduate students.
- Repeatable to a maximum of 9 credit hours.
- This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).
811† Advanced Topics in Molecular Genetics G 3
- An examination of the current research in molecular genetics by selective reading assignments and critical analysis during class discussion periods.
- Winter Quarter.
- 3 class hours.
- Prerequisite: MG 611 or 701, or Biochemistry 611 or 702 (gene expression).
- Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credit hours, including credit hours earned in Biochemistry 811. Cross-listed in Biochemistry.
Current Topics in Animal Genetics
- See Animal Sciences 820 Advanced Studies in Animal Genetics G 3
- Animal Sciences 820.02=* Research Methods in Animal Genetics I
- Animal Sciences 820.04=* Research Methods in Animal Genetics II
831 Eukaryotic Genome: Structure and Expression G 3
- Current research on the structure and expression of genes in higher eukaryotes.
- Winter Quarter.
- 3 class hours.
- Prerequisite: Biochemistry 702 or equivalent.
- Not open to students with credit for Biochemistry 781, or Biochemistry 781 or 831, or Medical Biochemistry 831.
- Cross-listed in Biochemistry and Medical Biochemistry.
880 Research Seminars G 1-3
- Intensive study of problems in graduate fields of specialization.
- Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- Arranged.
- Prerequisite: 10 graduate credit hours or permission of instructor.
- Repeatable to a maximum of 30 credit hours
- 880.01 Developmental Genetics
- 880.02 Cell Biology
- 880.03 Molecular Evolution/Population Genetics
- 880.05 DNA Replication, Recombination, Repair
- 880.06 Gene Expression: Transcriptional Control
- 880.07 Gene Expression: Post-Transcriptional Control
- 880.08 Yeast Molecular Biology
- 880.10 Human Genetics
- 880.11 Transgenic Models
999 Research in Genetics G 1-18
- Research for thesis and dissertation purposes only.
- Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters.
- Hours are arranged.
- This course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).
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