Teaching

Spring 2024

Biol 355-04 Genetics - [Mon and Wed, 2 - 3:15pm, HH 245] - Teaching Mode: In-person

The prerequisite courses for Biol 355 are completion of Biol 230 & 240 (1st year majors introductory biology) and Chem 115 (General Chemistry I), each with a grade of C- or better. The prerequisites ARE STRICTLY enforced. (Note that the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department requires a C or better in all prerequisite courses, if you are planning to take Chem 215 General Chemistry II, Chem 130 General Organic Chemistry, Chem 233 Organic Chem I, or any other course that requires Chem 115). Note that if you have not completed the prerequisite courses - you will not be allowed to be enrolled in Biol 355. Successful online registration in Biol 355 is not a guarantee of enrollment--successful completion of the prerequisites will be confirmed.

Note: If you have completed the three prerequisite courses, each with a C- or better, but are still blocked from online registration, please communicate with the instructor by e-mail to request a permission number. You may be required to provide unofficial transcripts or course syllabi to support your request.

REQUIRED: There is no required textbook for the course; however, we will use the iClicker Cloud App daily ($15.99 for 6 month subscription). See https://www.iclicker.com/pricing#student-pricing for more information (iClicker2 remote will work if you already have one).

All students who wish to enroll in Biol 355-04 (whether they are currently registered or wish to add the class) must attend the first day of class (MONDAY, January 29, 2024).

BIOL 357-01 Molecular Genetics [Mon and Wed, 9:30 am- 10:45 am, HH 206] -- Teaching Mode: In-person

Biology 357 is a course intended for biology majors. The course will cover current ideas in molecular biology including the transfer and expression of genetic information, the interaction and hybridization of genes, molecular mutagens, and molecular evolution. Related "ethical questions" will also be discussed as they arise. In this course, we will focus on the transmission and expression of genetic information. Although the course predominantly emphasizes eukaryotic molecular genetics, we will also familiarize ourselves with prokaryotic molecular genetics. We will consider the structure and function of the genetic material at the molecular level, replication and repair of the genetic material, and the regulation and expression of genetic information.
The prerequisite for Biol 357 is completion of Biol 355 (or equivalent majors genetics course) with a grade of C- or better. The prerequisite will be enforced. Cell & Molecular Biology B.S. students have priority enrollment. NOTE: All courses to be used to complete Biology degree requirements must be completed with a letter grade.
Successful registration (touch-tone) in Biol 357 is not a guarantee of enrollment--successful completion of the prerequisite must be confirmed.

REQUIRED: We will use the iClicker Cloud App daily ($15.99 for 6 month subscription). See https://www.iclicker.com/pricing#student-pricing for more information (iClicker2 remote will work if you already have one).

REQUIRED: The textbook for Biol 357 is required and is available online for free.
Bergtrom, Gerald, "Annotated Cell and Molecular Biology 5e: What We Know and How We Found Out" (2022). Cell and Molecular Biology 5e: What We Know and How We Found Out - All Versions. 15. https://dc.uwm.edu/biosci_facbooks_bergtrom/15 

All students who wish to enroll in Biol 357 (whether they are currently registered or wish to add the class) must attend the first day of class (MONDAY, January 29, 2024).