Con 533 The Dynamic Chromosome 2010  

Problems are handed out at the end of each Henikoff lecture and must be handed in at the beginning of next class session. Any problem set handed in late or sent by e-mail will be downgraded.

Autumn Quarter 2010

1.5 credits, weeks 1-5

Tuesdays and Thursdays

3:20-4:40 p.m.

FHCRC, Weintraub Bld, Room B1-072/074/076

Steve Henikoff will be away 10/19

This course is a graduate level introduction to the chromosome, viewing it as the ultimate organelle. Topics this year will focus on the functions and evolution of chromosomal elements as well as the mechanisms that ensure the maintenance and propagation of chromosomes. The class will use a combination of lecture, literature review, and in-class discussion to explore genetic, biochemical, and cytological methods for defining our current knowledge about chromosomes. The course requires students to have taken undergraduate cell biology, biochemistry and genetics. Active participation in discussion is required.

Course registration is limited to 30 students.

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Harmit Malik - hsmalik@fhcrc.org