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BIOE 106Principles of Genetics for EEB

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Provides students with a broad genetics background. Topics range from understanding the flow of genetic information within single-celled organisms to how genes and gene products function within multicellular organisms. Students learn how genotype shapes phenotype and its role in evolution and ecology.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B and BIOE 20C.

  • This course is recommended for Biology BA, Ecology and Evolution BS, Marine Biology BS, and Plant Sciences BS. Other majors should check with department advisors on major applicability before enrolling in the course. Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01LectureAsynchronousStaffOpen 0/112

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed 1:25pm–3:00pm
CoastBio 110O. CornejoWait List 73/0

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 2:25pm–4:00pm
CoastBio 110A. Macias-MuñozOpen 87/112

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 12:25pm–2:00pm
CoastBio 110O. CornejoClosed 120/112

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Omar Cornejo4.8 / 53.3 / 5100%4

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