Principles of Genetics: An in-depth survey of eukaryotic and prokaryotic genetics, ranging from basic principles to modern-day applications. The fundamental themes of genetics will be explored in the context of different research organisms, including the fly, yeast, worm, bacteria, phage, and mouse systems. Modern approaches to problems of human genetics will also be discussed. Students will master genetic concepts through intensive problem solving, and will be asked on occasion to read selections from primary literature.
Note: Intended for first-year graduate students. Offered jointly with the Medical School as GN 701.0.

First lecture: Wednesday, September 9, 9:00 to 10:20 AM.

Lecture times and location: Cannon Room in Building C on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9:00 to 10:20 AM. Three supplemental lectures, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Discussion sections are from 9:00 to 10:20 AM.

Teaching fellows' names and email addresses for the scheduled discussion sections. To find out where and to whom you are assigned, go to section assignments.

Text: not required, available at the Medical Coop, and on reserve at Countway Library:
Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 6th edition, by Daniel L. Hartl and Elizabeth W. Jones

Course reader: All readings will be available either as pdfs on this website at the bibliography link, or as class handouts.

Comments to: winston@genetics.med.harvard.edu