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BIO 213 Drosophila Neural Research 3.0 Credits
In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of performing directed research in Drosophila genetics and neurobiology. This research will be informed by its relevance to disease. You will be working on one of a variety of diseases that is related to neurodevelopmental and/or neurodegenerative diseases. Diseases include (but are not limited to) CHARGE syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, Pitt-Hopkins disease, and schizophrenia. In this course, you will be testing for potential genetic modifiers and/or drugs that modify disease phenotypes associated with an established models of these diseases.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Freshman or Sophomore .
Prerequisites: BIO 122 [Min Grade: D] or BIO 131 [Min Grade: D]