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2022-2023 WWCC College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 WWCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 161 - Human Genetics


Credits: 5
Introduction to genetics with an emphasis on the impact of genetics on individuals, families and society. Topics include cell division, stem cells, meiosis and reproduction, Mendelian inheritance, multi factorial traits and diseases, DNA structure, gene expression & analytics, epigenetics, human genetic variation, mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, cancer, genetic and identity testing, human ancestry, PCR, recombinant DNA, gene therapy and genomics. This is a non-lab course.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 087  or AENG 100  with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement; or permission of the Science Division Chair or designee.
Recommended: READ 088  or higher.
Course Attribute(s) Natural Science