Biological Sciences 101/Molecular and Cellular Biology 198
Genetics: From Mendel to Genomes
Summer Abroad 2015
Dr. Mark F. Sanders (mfsanders@ucdavis.edu)
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Textbook:
Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach, Second Edition (with
access to MasteringGenetics) (2015)
by Mark F. Sanders and John L. Bowman (required)
Supplement: Solutions Manual to Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach,
Second Edition (2015) by Peter Mirabito (required)
DATE
LECTURE TOPIC/ACTIVITIES
READING
Week 1 – Gene Transmission and Gene Mapping
Sat 8/8
Arrival and check—in Vienna housing site
Beginning at 1:00 pm, free day after check-in
Sun 8/9
On-site orientation 11:00 at Univ. of Vienna classroom
Afterwards a free day to explore Vienna
M 8/10
Transmission Genetics
Ch 2: 25-57
Travel to lecture location is the Mendel Museum, Brno, Czech Republic
via a 7:00 am bus departure from housing location
Activity: Hosted lunch followed by a tour of the museum, the monastery
and the church (formerly St. Thomas church, now the Church of the
Assumption of the Virgin Mary). Bus return to Vienna approx. 7:00 pm
T 8/11
Cell Division and Chromosome Heredity
Activity: Tutoring session V1
W 8/12
Gene Interaction
Ch 4: 105-137
Activity: Research presentation
Research paper to read in advance of this talk, see Smart Site
R 8/13
Genetic Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes
Activity: Tutoring session V2
Ch 5: 143-178
F 8/14
Gene Transfer and Mapping in Bacteria
No afternoon activity
Ch 6: 184-203
Ch 3: 63-99
Sa 8/15 and Su 8.16 are free days to study, explore Vienna, or undertake short travel
Week 2 – The Central Dogma
M 8/17
Gene Transfer and Mapping in Bacteria
Ch 6: 203-216
Activity: Guest speaker
Research paper to read in advance of this talk, see Smart Site
T 8/18
DNA Structure and Replication
Activity: Tutoring V3
W 8/19
All day trip to Olomouc, Czech Republic to visit the
Centre for Structural and Functional Plant Genomics in Olomouc via 6:00
am bus departure from Vienna housing. Hear from Centre scientists, tour
the Centre and the town of Olomouc and have a hosted lunch at a local
restaurant. Bus return to Vienna approx. 8:30 pm
R 8/20
Molecular Biology of Transcription
and mRNA Processing
Activity: Tutoring session V4
MasteringGenetics pre-midterm 1 assignment due
F 8/21
Midterm Exam (Chapter 1-6)
Essay 1 and Journal 1 due
Sat 8/22
Transit to the University of Cambridge
Check into Clare College dormitory
Sun 8/23
10:00 Tour of the University of Cambridge campus and the city of
Cambridge (a walking tour, about 2 hours)
2:00 On-site orientation
Free time to explore Cambridge around these events
Ch 7: 222-257
Ch 8: 260-294
Week 3 – Genetic Change and Evolution
M 8/24
Molecular Biology of Translation
Activity: Tutoring C1
Ch 9: 298-328
T 8.25
Chromosome Structure
Ch 11: 359-380
Activity: Tour the Laboratory of Molecular Biology and hear from a
research presentation. Travel via public transit Citi number 7 bus to new
LMB building
W 8/26
Chromosome Structure and Mutation
Activity: Tutoring session C2
Ch 13: 422-453
R 8/27
The Integration of Genetic Approaches:
Ch 10: 332-355
Understanding Sickle Cell Disease
Activity: Visit the Sainsbury Laboratory for a tour, a hands-on activity and
a research presentation by Dr. Siobhan Braybrook,
Career Development Fellow, Sainsbury Laboratory, Univ. of Cambridge
Title: Computational Biology in the Analysis of Plant Growth and
Development
Research paper to read in advance of this talk, see Smart Site
F 8/28
Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, Chromosome and
Homologous Recombination
No afternoon activity
Ch 12: 383-417
Sa 8/29 and Sun 8/30
Self-guided activities for essay 2 and for journaling 2 or
short travel for the weekend
Week 4 – Gene Regulation and Genomics
M 8/31
Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria
Ch 14: 459-489
and Bacteriophage
Activity: This is a Bank Holiday (no food service). Before class, pastry
and juice in the Library Commons Room. In the afternoon, group photos
followed by special tea at Harriet’s Tea House. In the evening, dinner at
La Margherita
T 9/1
Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
Ch 15: 494-518
Activity: Visit the Sanger Center for a tour and research presentations
W 9/2
Genomics and Recombinant DNA Applications
Activity: Tutoring session C3
R 9/3
No scheduled activity – time to study and review
MasteringGenetics final exam homework due today
F 9/4
Final Exam
Activity: Farewell dinner in the Great Hall
Sa 9/5
Free day or departure day
Sun 9/6
Official Departure Day
Chs. 16-18: TBA
Note: If Sanger or another of the Cambridge visits not possible, substitute a research
presentation by Nick Robinson.