Epigenetics
This course will introduce students to epigenetic mechanisms operating throughout life, which include chromatin regulation, DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs. Students will gain an appreciation of how different cell types can maintain drastically different gene expression patterns yet share the exact same DNA sequences.
Prerequisites: BIOL 251 and BIOL 282; CHEM 222 or CHEM 224 or (CHEM 240 pre-req and CHEM 260 co-req).
Outcomes: Students will understand epigenetic mechanisms, apply insights gained to evaluate the effect of epigenetic changes in development, disease and aging, and learn how to lead a class discussion.
Prerequisites: BIOL 251 and BIOL 282; CHEM 222 or CHEM 224 or (CHEM 240 pre-req and CHEM 260 co-req).
Outcomes: Students will understand epigenetic mechanisms, apply insights gained to evaluate the effect of epigenetic changes in development, disease and aging, and learn how to lead a class discussion.