BIOC 4403

Genes and Genomes

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This course discusses the organization of genes into genomes. It deals with (i) compartmentalization of genetic material in nuclear and organellar genomes, (ii) the structure, behaviour and origins of components of both nuclear and organellar genomes which are not genes (transposable and other repetitive elements, introns), (iii) genetic and physical methods for mapping genomes, and (iv) the significance of genetic organization and higher order chromosomal structure and function. The methodology and prospects of genomics are discussed at some length.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Claudio Slamovits. Open the PDF

Grading

30%Tests (2)15% each; Feb 4 and Mar 20
40%Assignments4 or 5; throughout term
30%Final examCumulative

Textbook

  • Genomics: A Very Short Introduction, John Archibald (optional)

Course rules

Missed work
Notify the instructor, coordinator, or department within 48 hours if possible, and submit the absence form within three calendar days.
Absence form
The Student Declaration of Absence form may be used twice per course per term.
Make-up tests
If offered, make-up tests are normally written within seven calendar days after the missed test.
Missed work penalty
Without a satisfactory arrangement, a missed evaluation component receives zero.
Non-medical absence
Absence for non-medical reasons is not ordinarily accepted unless arranged with the instructor beforehand.
Missed final
For illness, notify the coordinator or department within 48 hours and provide a medical certificate; non-medical absence is not accepted.
Final make-up
A make-up final may be held after the official exam period, typically before May 1.
Collaboration
Students may collaborate on workshops and assignments but must complete and submit their own work.
Generative AI
Generative language artificial intelligence is not permitted.

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