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Genetics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.		 Wh-Peters W01-0088 Snowden Aud 4 $2753 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
Wh-Peters W01-0088 Snowden Aud
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$2753 (guest students)

Description

The basic principles of heredity, studied through an integrated presentation of molecular and classical (Mendelian) genetics. Topics include the nature of the hereditary material, structure of chromosomes, and patterns of inheritance.

Prerequisites

Students who have taken BIOL 254 may not enroll in BIOL 252 Open to Biology and Biochem majors ONLY until 12/14/25. Other majors may register starting on 12/14. BIOL 112 and CHEM 103 or 115 and 117 Co-req (or pre-req) = Math 130 or higher or placement into MATH 140 from the math placement exam

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wh-Peters W01-0088 Snowden Aud

Enrolled / Capacity

134 / 160

Status

Closed

Instructor

To be Announced

Tuition*

$2753 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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