University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

IPHY-4200 (3) Physiological Genetics and Genomics

Covers fundamental concepts in molecular genetics and genomics and their applications towards understanding genetic aspects of physiology and pathophysiology. Topics include structure and function of nucleic acids, pedigree analysis, genetic and genomic research tools, regulation of gene expression, gene mapping, pharmacogenetics, gene therapy, comparative and evolutionary genomics, animal models and ethical issues in modern genomics. Same as IPHY 5200. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.