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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.

Prerequisites: One year of college-level general biology for majors

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Sections

Section 064

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

  • John Placyk

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. 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.

The Start Anytime Course Orientation: Science (UNEX 1406) is required for all students taking Start Anytime Continuous Enrollment online science courses. Please enroll in the free, short orientation, where you will explore tips on how to be successful and gain familiarity with requirements and procedures. 

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 066

Jan 26, 2022 to May 11, 2022 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (3 units)

$1,110.00

Section Schedule

Jan 26, 2022 to May 11, 2022

Type Live Online

Live Online courses provide an interactive learning experience with scheduled synchronous online sessions held via Zoom video conferencing (Pacific Time). As with courses held in person, the teaching methods for Live Online courses emphasize lectures, demonstrations, group discussions and collaborative activities. You should be prepared to attend every session and engage in class via webcam. Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection.

Learn more about the Live Online format.

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 26, 2022 to Mar 16, 2022

Type Live Online

Days

W

Time

6:30PM to 9:30PM Pacific Time

Dates

Mar 30, 2022 to May 11, 2022

Schedule and Location

View Details

Instructional Hours

45.0

Location

Live Online

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Moytri Roy-Chowdhury

Section Notes

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

No class meetings on March 23.

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
  • Biochemistry
  • Mammalian Systemic Physiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology of the Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
  • 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
  • Biochemistry
  • Hematology
  • Immunology
  • 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
  • Molecular Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Hematology
  • Immunology
  • Biochemistry
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry

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

  • Start Anytime Course Orientation: Science
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All of our courses are taught in English. If English is not your first language, please use the following test scores as guides in order to be successful:

  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS Academic Format: 7
  • DAAD: C1
  • TEM-4 or TEM-8: Level 70

Note: You do not need to submit test scores.

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John Placyk

Dr. Placyk, Ph.D., grew up in South Jersey where he completed his B.S. in Marine Science from Stockton University in 1998. He then earned his M.S. in Biology from Northern Michigan University in 2000, and his Ph.D. from University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2006. Following additional time spent in Knoxville to pursue postdoctoral research, Dr. Placyk joined the biology faculty at the University of Texas at Tyler in 2007. After attaining tenure and a promotion to full professor, he decided to pursue teaching full time in 2019. Dr. Placyk currently teaches full-time at Trinity Valley Community College, in addition to serving as adjunct faculty at the UC Berkeley Extension (since 2012), the University of New England, and Olivet Nazarene University. Despite leaving his research lab behind, Dr. Placyk continues to publish peer-reviewed journal articles and is currently an Associate Editor for the Journal of Herpetology.

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Moytri Roy-Chowdhury

Moytri Roy-Chowdhury, Ph.D., earned her doctoral degree in cell and molecular biology at the University of Arkansas in conjunction with USDA Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Institute, where her research focused on molecular genetics. Her research was on understanding the co-evolution of the resistance gene (R) in the host with the corresponding avirulence gene (AVR) in the pathogen. Her postdoctoral studies focused on gene expression studies to functionally characterize the genes associated with virulence in the host/pathogen. Her current research interests focus on antimicrobial susceptibility in pathogens associated with human health. Roy-Chowdhury teaches introductory biology courses, cell and molecular biology, genetics and microbiology for the undergraduate curriculum.

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