BSCI 410
Molecular Genetics 
Spring 2009

Instructor: Dr. Zhongchi Liu (Office: 0124 BRB; Lab 0229 BRB; Phone: 405-1586)

Teaching Assistant: Amenda Field (Office: 3151 PLS; Phone: 405-2862)

Lectures: Tu Th 11:00 to 12:15; 1207 MCB

Required Books: (The University Book Center will have the text book)

Hartwell, et al, (2008) Genetics: From Genes to Genomes

Online reference resources:
DOE's Genomics and its impact
Human Molecular Genetics, a textbook by Strachan and Read (2nd edition is available online)
A Science Primer
RNAi Movie
NCBI Tutorial
A useful site with animations

Additional readings from the literature may be assigned and will be posted on the course website under Readings.

Lectures: I will post lectures after they are given. Many lectures will be similar to those given for BSCI 410 in the spring 2006. Those old powerpoint slides are posted at this website for your convenience. Gradually, they will be updated as the semester progresses.

Office Hours: The TA (Amanda Field) will give one office hour (Tu 2:30-4:00 PM) every week. It will be at her office in 3151 PLS. Additional office hours will be given by Dr. Liu before each homework due date and before each exam. The time and place will be announced at class. Both Amanda and Dr. Liu will answer questions via email throughout the semester.

Grading:
Three homeworks: 150 (50 points for each)
Two mid-term exams: 200/per exam (you can drop one of the two exams)
One final exam: 350
Total 700

Final Exam:
May 14 (Sat) from 8-10AM in 1207 MCB (same classroom).