BIOL 849 - Advanced Drosophila Genetics

Examines genetic techniques available in Drosophila: segregation and use of translocation heterozygotes in the generation of segmental anueploids; segregation and use of compound chromosomes, including their use in the half-tetrad analysis of gene conversion events; methods for making mosaics; methods for P-element induced mutagenesis, including site directed mutagenesis; P-element mediated transformation; and using enhancer traps. (IR)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BIOL 311 or equivalent.

Credits: 2