Undergraduate Courses
Taught by Professor Luca Comai
BIS 101 - "Genes and gene expression"
The course covers both classical and molecular genetics. Mendel, Genetic engineering, DNA structure and function, RNA, transcription, bacterial genetics, phage genetics, and some quantitative genetics. Large class (100-700 students)
Graduate Courses
Co-taught by Professor Luca Comai
PBI 200A - "Plant genetics and evolution"
This is an advanced course in plant genetic mechanisms. Polyploidy, ploidy changes, haploid induction, genome elimination, genetic screens. Small class (10-15 students).