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Course Details

LIFE 201B - Introductory Genetics: Molecular/Immunological/Developmental (GT-SC2)

• Summer 2025
• 3 credits Introduction to genetics, with emphasis on applied genetics, population genetics, and conservation/ecological genetics. Credit not allowed for both LIFE 201A (Introductory Genetics: Applied/Population/Conservation/Ecological) and LIFE 201B.

Prerequisite

• LIFE 102 (Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1))

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Andrew Tonsager

Dr. Andrew Tonsager received his BS and MS in Biochemistry at Iowa State University. He went on to obtain his Ph.D. in Biochemistry here at Colorado State University where he investigated the role of histone chaperones in preserving the eukaryotic chromatin landscape in budding yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Following his doctoral work, he accepted a faculty position within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, where he teaches introductory lecture courses in genetics and cell biology.

Section 801 (Online)

• Date: Jun 16 - Aug 10, 2025 (8 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: June 24, 2025
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: July 15, 2025
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: July 29, 2025
• Instructors: Andrew Tonsager
• Tuition: $1,428

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