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Genetics

MCELLBI X143

41578
Delivery Options Online
Learn to integrate the most important concepts in classical and molecular genetics into an overall picture of what a gene is, how it functions, how it may be altered and how it is inherited. Study the molecular basis of gene function and mutation, Mendelian genetics, transmission systems, regulation of cellular processes, developmental genetics, cytoplasmic inheritance, population genetics and multifactorial inheritance. Learn about recent advances in biotechnology that have genetic implications, including the Human Genome Project and advances in genetic engineering technology.
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Sections

Section 060

Start Anytime Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (3 units)

$1,200.00

Type Online, Start Anytime

Enroll anytime and progress through the curriculum at your own pace.

Dates
Start Now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Susan Parkinson

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. (Learn more.) You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course.

Students must score a 70% or higher on the final exam to pass the course.

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) Introduction to Genetic Analysis by Anthony J.F. Griffiths, Susan R. Wessler, Sean B. Carroll, John Doebley © 2015 W. H. Freeman 11th edition ISBN 1464109486 Textbook ISBN: 9781464109485
  • Textbook (Optional) Student Solutions Manual for Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 11th ed, by Griffiths et al. by Jay L. Brewster, Ann Marie Davision, Varuni Jamburuthugoda, Mark E. Meade © 2015 W. H. Freeman ISBN 1464187940 Textbook ISBN: 9781464187940

Section 061

Jan 27, 2021 to May 12, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (3 units)

$1,085.00

Section Schedule

Jan 27, 2021 to May 12, 2021

Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

W

Time

6:30PM to 9:30PM Pacific Time

Dates

Jan 27, 2021 to Mar 17, 2021

Type Live Online

Days

W

Time

6:30PM to 9:30PM Pacific Time

Dates

Mar 31, 2021 to May 12, 2021

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

45.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Siavash Karimzadegan

Section Notes

Enroll early to secure a space in the class. Enrollment will not be accepted after the second class meeting.

No class meeting on March 24.

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) Genetics: A Conceptual Approach by Benjamin A. Pierce © 2019 W. H. Freeman 7th edition ISBN 978-1319216801

This course applies to the following programs:

Advanced Biosciences Program

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Required Courses

  • Current Topics in the Biosciences

Electives

  • Biochemistry
  • The Biology of Human Cancer
  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Genomic Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Human Nutrition
  • Immunology
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Parasitology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Mammalian Systemic Physiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology of the Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
  • Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology
  • Pharmacology
  • Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Principles of Molecular Biology
  • Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry
  • Stem Cell Biology, Research and Discovery
  • Virology
  • Principles of Toxicology
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Virtual Hematology Laboratory
  • Pathophysiology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biology of Aging
  • CRISPR Genome Editing: From Biology to Technology

Course of Related Interest

  • Genetic Variant Interpretation Workshop

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist Preparatory Program

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Core Courses (Choose 2)

  • Biochemistry
  • Hematology
  • Immunology
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry

Electives

  • Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine
  • Concepts of Physics
  • Endocrinology
  • General Human Anatomy
  • Genetics
  • Human Anatomy Laboratory
  • Human Physiology Laboratory
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Parasitology
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Mammalian Systemic Physiology
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Pathophysiology
  • Physics I
  • Physics II
  • Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Principles of Molecular Biology
  • Principles of Toxicology
  • Virology
  • Virtual Hematology Laboratory
  • Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology

Course of Related Interest

  • Genetic Variant Interpretation Workshop

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Post-Baccalaureate Accelerated Health Sciences Program

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Term 1 Required Courses

  • Online Learning Orientation: Science
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Neuroscience
  • Current Topics in the Biosciences
  • Medical Terminology

Term 2 Required Courses

  • Biology of Aging
  • The Biology of Human Cancer
  • Medical Microbiology

Electives

  • Exercise Physiology
  • General Human Anatomy
  • Genetics
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Post-Bacc MCAT Prep

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Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program

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Required Courses

  • Health Careers Seminar I
  • Health Careers Seminar II: The Application Process
  • Health Careers Seminar II: Developing Your Personal Statement
  • Health Careers Seminar II: Interviewing Successfully

Basic Biology Electives

  • General Biology I
  • General Biology Laboratory I
  • General Biology II
  • General Biology Laboratory II
  • Introduction to Human Physiology

Upper-Division Biology Courses

  • Biochemistry
  • Human Physiology Laboratory
  • Mammalian Systemic Physiology
  • General Human Anatomy
  • Human Anatomy Laboratory
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Biology of Aging
  • The Biology of Human Cancer
  • Cell Biology
  • Current Topics in the Biosciences
  • Developmental Biology
  • Endocrinology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Genomic Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Virtual Hematology Laboratory
  • Human Nutrition
  • Immunology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology of the Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
  • Principles of Molecular Biology
  • Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology
  • Introduction to Parasitology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Stem Cell Biology, Research and Discovery
  • Principles of Toxicology
  • Virology
  • CRISPR Genome Editing: From Biology to Technology

Chemistry Electives

  • Biochemistry
  • General Chemistry I
  • General Chemistry Laboratory I
  • General Chemistry II
  • General Chemistry Laboratory II
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
  • Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry

Physics Electives

  • Physics I
  • Physics Laboratory I
  • Physics II
  • Physics Laboratory II

Math Electives

  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Introduction to Statistics

Other Electives

  • Spanish for Medical Professionals
  • Principles of Epidemiology
  • Mandarin for Medical Professionals
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care

Test Preparation Courses

  • Post-Bacc MCAT Prep
  • Post-Bacc GRE Prep
  • Post-Bacc DAT Prep
  • Post-Bacc OAT Prep
  • Post-Bacc PCAT Prep

Learn More About this Program

Notes

Departmental contact for academic questions:

Classroom sections: extension-science@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-8108

Online sections: extension-science-online@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-5932

Prerequisites

One year of college-level general biology for majors
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Susan Parkinson

Susan Parkinson completed her Ph.D. in plant and microbial biology at UC Berkeley, focusing her doctoral work on epigenetic mechanisms that controlled gene expression in maize (corn). Her training deeply immersed her in classical genetic tools and gave her a deep appreciation for the early geneticists who discovered the major modes of inheritance before the structure of DNA was even elucidated. When not in the field crossing corn plants together, she spends a lot of time at the lab bench doing molecular biology and mentoring undergraduate students. Since graduating, Parkinson has focused on teaching and loves to think about ways to help students learn, both in-person and online. She has been teaching general biology, microbiology and genetics face-to-face at local community colleges and online for UC Berkeley Extension for nearly a decade, and looks forward to continuing to do so for years to come.

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MCELLBI X143 - 061 - Genetics

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Siavash Karimzadegan

Siavash Karimzadegan, Ph.D., earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and his Ph.D. in Neurobiology at Columbia University.

His PhD research focused on developing new variants of GFP to use as tools to investigate the fundamental principles of gene regulation. His current research is aimed at learning the genetic basis of host interaction with the microbiome and the role of aging and immunity in this process. Siavash has used the genetic model organism C. elegans for his research and takes the opportunity to introduce “the worm” to his students whenever he can. He has been teaching since 2012.

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