W76E Mechanisms of Gene Expression (Zoom; OLLI @ U of A)
Zoom | Available (Membership Required)
The course will focus on DNA. We will discuss how DNA is structured, replicated, error corrected, transcribed, and translated. More specifically, we will discuss how information is stored in the sequence of the DNA and how memories are retrieved. The DNA sequence can tell us about inheritance, genetic traits, and genetic disease. The DNA sequence can also tell us who our ancestors mated with, where ethnic groups of people originated from, and where ethnic groups migrated. Environmental DNA analysis can tell us about mass genetic surveillance of plants, animals, and humans. Lastly, we will also discuss how genetic traits and diseases can be changed or corrected by gene editing. A background in the biological sciences is advantageous, but not required.
Note: Daylight Savings Time begins on March 9, 2025. After that date, this class will begin at 12:00 pm.
It has been 12 years since Dr. Mark Stinski, Ph.D., retired and became an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Iowa. Dr. Stinski taught virology and molecular biology to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Dr. Stinski is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni. Dr. Stinski has been a member of Olli for 18 years and has taught courses in microbiology, virology, and genetics.
*This registration item is ZOOM ONLY; there is not an in-person section of this course. It is offered and run by The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Arizona.*