Introduction
The Genetics minor will offer students a strong background in a science, which is an integral part of biological and health-focused fields. Completion of the minor will equip graduates with a skillset that will enhance their professional practice. Future practitioners will gain the ability to recognize “red flags” in a family history that may indicate a future illness or explain present symptoms. In the lab, personnel will have had hands-on experience with diagnostic and investigative tools used currently in research, clinical, and forensics fields worldwide. Prerequisite: minimum grade of “C-” (1.67) in Biology II and BIOL 104L Biology II Lab, Biology II Lab (BIOL 104 Biology II/BIOL 104L Biology II Lab).
Link to Minor Form
http://www.eastfalls.jefferson.edu/successcenter/inc/pdf/advising/DeclaringaMinor.pdf
Courses
Students Taking BIOL 207 Principles of Genetics/BIOL 207L Principles of Genetics Lab as Part of the Major Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 256 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 256L | Molecular Genetics Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 302 | Medical Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 307 | Developmental Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 402 | Genetics Seminar (required 4th course) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Students Who Do Not Have a Requirement to Complete BIOL 207 Principles of Genetics/BIOL 207L Principles of Genetics Lab as Part of Their Major
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 207 & 207L | Principles of Genetics and Principles of Genetics Lab 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 402 | Genetics Seminar (required 4th course) | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Molecular Genetics and Molecular Genetics Lab | ||
| Medical Genetics | ||
| Developmental Genetics | ||
| Total Credits | 13-14 | |
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Students who do not have a requirement to complete BIOL 207 Principles of Genetics/BIOL 207L Principles of Genetics Lab as part of their major will need to complete this course to satisfy prerequisite requirements for BIOL 402 Genetics Seminar (and BIOL 302 Medical Genetics if this course is elected). Students then take two of the remaining courses from among BIOL 256 Molecular Genetics/BIOL 256L Molecular Genetics Lab, BIOL 302 Medical Genetics, and BIOL 307 Developmental Genetics.