MGY200H1: An Introduction to Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
An Introduction To Molecular Genetics And Microbiology
MGY200 provides an introduction to genetics with an emphasis on the process by which scientific discoveries are made. Many fundamental concepts are taught from a historical point of view to teach both the concept and the thought, imagination, and ingenuity essential to scientific discovery—the course transitions into the modern era of genetics and its ultimate impact on human health. Lectures will walk students through topical biological problems and the cutting-edge approaches used to better understand biology and tackle threats to our health. We will take examples from the world-class labs of Toronto-area scientists to illustrate the current state-of-the-art. Some of the topics to be discussed include emerging and recurring microbial threats, the biology of cancer, the power of stem cells, distinguishing features of the human species, using CRISPR and other tools to engineer genes and genomes, and the search for the fountain of youth, among other topics.
Course Coordinator: Jessica Hill