Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 with a grade of C- or higher and CHEM 120 with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction(s): Majors in Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry and Biology minors. Lecture and lab. Heredity, gene and chromosomal structure and function, gene regulation, mutation and repair, genes in populations, genetic manipulation, and applied genetics are covered. Lab exercises demonstrate genetic concepts. A semester-long project with research paper is required. Required of all biology majors and minors. Meets the Graduation Writing Requirement for majors in Biology and Molecular Biology.