XII. Course Descriptions

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Department of Animal and Poultry Science

Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

Department of Plant Agriculture

Department of Integrative Biology

MBG*1000 Genetics and Society W (3-1) [0.50]
This course covers the basic principles of genetics at work in human society. The roles of genes and inheritance in the biology of humans and the organisms with which we interact. Introduction to some of the social and ethical consequences of genetic knowledge and practice. This is a science course designed primarily for students in the Arts or Social and Applied Human Sciences.
Restriction(s): Students in the BAS, BSC and BSC(ENV) program cannot take this course for credit.
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*2040 Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics F,W (4-0) [0.50]
This course will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts in genetics, including patterns of inheritance, allelic variation, gene interaction, linkage, gene mapping and changes in chromosome structure and number. This will be followed by in-depth discussions on gene structure, replication, transcription, translation, recombination, mutation and DNA repair, and an introduction to gene regulation.
Prerequisite(s): 4.00 credits including (BIOL*1040 or BIOL*1090)
Restriction(s): MBG*2000, MBG*2020
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*2400 Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics F (5-0) [0.50]
Fundamental aspects of plant and animal genetics are covered in this course including the chromosomal basis of inheritance, natural and artificial selection, domestication, epigenetics and quantitative traits. Population dynamics and the effect of selection on allele frequencies will be introduced with examples from agricultural crop and animal species and companion animal species. Genomics will be introduced with an emphasis on the development and use of molecular genetic markers in marker assisted selection.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL*1050 or BIOL*1070), BIOL*1090
Department(s): Department of Animal and Poultry Science
MBG*3050 Human Genetics W (3-3) [0.50]
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of biological inheritance in humans. The course includes discussion of the genetic basis of human individual differences, gene frequencies in human populations, human behavioral genetics, human cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and developmental genetics, medical genetics and other aspects of human heredity.
Prerequisite(s): MBG*2020 or MCB*2050
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*3060 Quantitative Genetics W (3-0) [0.50]
This course examines the nature of Mendelian inheritance when extended to quantitative traits that are jointly influenced by the environment and the simultaneous segregation of many genes. Prediction of response to natural and artificial selection in populations will also be studied.
Offering(s): Also offered through Distance Education format.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL*1090, (MBG*2040 or MBG*2400), 0.50 credits in statistics
Department(s): Department of Animal and Poultry Science
MBG*3080 Bacterial Genetics F (3-0) [0.50]
This course focuses on the genetics of prokaryoticf microorganisms and their viruses. Some major topics covered are: regulation of gene expression, analysis of bacterial and phage genomes, plasmids, transposable elements, and mutation studies.
Prerequisite(s): (MBG*2020 or MBG*2040), (1 of MICR*2020, MICR*2030, MICR*2420)
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*3090 Applied Animal Genetics F (5-0) [0.50]
This course studies the basis of, and methods for, effective use of modern animal breeding tools for practical improvement of livestock species. The course involves an examination and comparison of the structure of genetic improvement programs across species. International aspects and challenges to animal breeding programs are considered.
Offering(s): Offered through Distance Education format only.
Prerequisite(s): (MBG*2000 or MBG*2040), 0.50 credits in statistics
Department(s): Department of Animal and Poultry Science
MBG*3100 Plant Genetics W (3-2) [0.50]
This course examines reproduction in plants, genome organization, organelle and polyploid genetics, and analyses of mutations, genetic variation and linkage with classical and modern approaches.
Prerequisite(s): (1 of MBG*2000, MBG*2040, MBG*2400 ), STAT*2040
Department(s): Department of Plant Agriculture
MBG*3350 Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I F,W (1-8) [0.75]
This course involves laboratory based instruction in the basic methodologies of Molecular Biology. Students will have the opportunity to develop technical skills and practical knowledge sufficient to perform basic procedures independently, and to diagnose and analyze experimental results obtained with these techniques.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC*2580, (MBG*2020 or MCB*2050)
Restriction(s): Registration in BSC.BIOC (major or minor), BIOC:C , BTOX, BTOX:C, BPCH, BPCH:C, MICR(major or minor), MICR:C , MBG (major or minor), PBTC, PLSC (major or minor), TOX, TOX:C
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*3360 Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology II W (0-8) [0.75]
This is a laboratory based course which builds on the techniques introduced in MBG*3350. Students will have the opportunity to develop technical skills and practical knowledge sufficient to perform advanced agendas independently, and to diagnose and analyze experimental results obtained with these techniques.
Prerequisite(s): 70% in (MBG*2020 or MCB*2050) and 75% in MBG*3350
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*3660 Genomics W (3-0) [0.50]
This course examines the genomes of eukaryotes and prokaryotes including how genomes are mapped and sequenced, the function of the genome and ethical issues arising from genomic information. How genomic data is used for understanding and treating human disease and for the study of evolution will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MBG*2020 or MCB*2050
Restriction(s): MBG*3600
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*4030 Animal Breeding Methods and Applications F (3-2) [0.50]
Theoretical and scientific aspects of practical animal breeding programs which lead to genetic improvement of efficiency and profitability of animal production will be presented along with applications to livestock and poultry species. Integrates quantitative genetics with concepts of statistics, economics, biology and biotechnology and expands into development of practical breeding plans.
Prerequisite(s): MBG*3060
Department(s): Department of Animal and Poultry Science
MBG*4040 Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development F (3-2) [0.50]
This course provides an examination of the genetic mechanisms that underlie organismal development. The molecular biology of cell determination and differentiation and the genetic control of morphogenesis and pattern formation will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): MBG*2020 or MCB*2050
Restriction(s): MBG*4070
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*4070 Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development F (3-0) [0.50]
This course is the lecture portion only of MBG*4040
Prerequisite(s): MBG*2020 or MCB*2050
Restriction(s): MBG*4040
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*4080 Molecular Genetics F (3-0) [0.50]
In this course the topics studied will include the chemical nature of genetic material, transcription and the control of gene expression, and DNA cloning and the use of recombinant DNA molecules in modifying gene expression.
Prerequisite(s): MBG*2020 or MCB*2050
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*4110 Advanced Concepts in Genetics F (3-0) [0.50]
This course presents classical non-Mendelian phenomena, including analysis of chromosome breakage, transposition, imprinting and paramutation. Modern advances in gene regulation via epigenetic phenomena will be a central theme, focusing on chromatic remodeling, gene silencing and RNA interference as they pertain to organism development, with an emphasis on plants.
Prerequisite(s): MBG*2020 or MCB*2050
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*4160 Plant Breeding F (3-2) [0.50]
This course examines the application of genetic principles to plant improvement. Topics include breeding objectives, mating systems, selection, testing and germplasm maintenance of horticultural and crop plants.
Prerequisite(s): (1 of MBG*2000, MBG*2040, MBG*2400), STAT*2040
Department(s): Department of Plant Agriculture
MBG*4240 Applied Molecular Genetics W (3-0) [0.50]
In this course the topics studied will include molecular and cellular aspects of biotechnology, in vitro manipulations of animal and plant cells, genetic engineering in eukaryotes and development of transgenic organisms, methods of gene therapy and molecular biology of cancer and its treatment.
Prerequisite(s): MBG*2020 or MCB*2050
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*4270 DNA Replication, Recombination and Repair W (3-0) [0.50]
This course will examine the DNA transactions that determine the structure and function of the genome, with an emphasis on natural and synthetic mutagens and their mode of action, replication and recombination of genetic material, recognition and repair of DNA damage, and inherited and somatic genetic diseases arising from abnormal DNA metabolism.
Prerequisite(s): MBG*2020 or MCB*2050
Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*4300 Plant Molecular Genetics W (3-0) [0.50]
This course studies the molecular genetics of plants. The topics include: plant genome diversity and synteny; Arabidopsis thaliana genome, hormonal, environmental and developmental regulation of gene expression; chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes; and gene expression and silencing in transgenics. The course will be delivered using a lecture and paper discussion format. Students will learn and use a variety of computer techniques to search and analyze plant genome databases.
Prerequisite(s): 1 of MBG*2000 , MBG*2040, MBG*2400
Department(s): Department of Plant Agriculture
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Canada
519-824-4120