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the fields of research being pursued at the College of Medicine
including but not limited to molecular genetics, gene therapy,
bacterial or viral pathogenesis, protein structure, toxicology,
mammalian genetics, wound healing, and congenital eye diseases.
For more information contact the Master's Program Coordinator,
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, P.O. Box 100266, College of
Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610, Telephone (352)392-3314.
GMS 6010: Yeast Genetics (1; max: 3) Prereq: GMS 6001 or
consent of instructor. Using the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as
a model eukaryotic cell to study the biological processes common to
all eukaryotic organisms.
GMS 6011: Mouse Genetics (1; max: 3) Prereq: GMS 6001 or
consent of instructor. Theoretical framework for understanding the
fundamentals of mouse genetics and use of the mouse model to
study human disease. Advanced technical tools used for research
and their application to novel problems.
GMS 6012: Human Genetics (1; max: 3) Prereq: GMS 6001 or
consent of instructor. Theoretical framework for understanding the
fundamentals of human genetics. Advanced technical tools used for
research.
GMS 6013: Developmental Genetics (1; max: 3) Prereq: GMS
6001 or consent of instructor. Theoretical framework for
understanding the fundamentals of developmental genetics.
Advantages and limitations of several model systems and their
application to the study of development.
GMS 6014: Applications of Bioinformatics to Genetics (1)
Prereq: GMS 6001; consent of instructor. Storage, retrieval, and
analysis of information related to genetics.
GMS 6015: Human Genetics II (1) Prereq: GMS 6012; consent of
instructor. Theoretical framework, emphasizing functional genomics
and bioinformatics. Advanced technical tools used for research and
development in these areas.
GMS 6034: Advanced Virology I: Genetics and RNA (1) Prereq:
consent of instructor. Theoretical framework for understanding the
fundamental concepts of viral genetics. Methods of analysis used to
elucidate the mechanisms of virus reproduction.
GMS 6035: Advanced Virology II: RNA Viruses (1) Prereq:
consent of instructor. Molecular biology and genetics of virology,
focusing on the molecular biology of RNA viruses.
GMS 6036: Molecular Virology III: DNA Viruses (1) Prereq:
consent of instructor. Molecular biology and genetics of virology,
focusing on replication and pathogenesis of DNA viruses.
GMS 6038: Bacterial Genetics and Physiology (1) Prereq: GMS
6006 or consent of instructor. Theoretical framework for
understanding fundamental concepts.
GMS 6039: Bacterial Pathogenesis (1) Prereq: consent of
instructor. Survey of medical microbiology, focusing on the genetics
and physiology of bacteria, their use as research tools, and the role
of bacteria in causing disease.