The Genes, Genomes, and Evolution (GGE) concentration provides a deep understanding of genetics and its fundamental role in shaping biological variation. Modern genetics spans all levels of biology, from uncovering how genes function at the molecular level to understanding the genetic architecture of medically important traits and deciphering the evolutionary forces shaping biological diversity. Advances in high-throughput sequencing have transformed genetics into a data-driven field, and this concentration will equip you with the analytical and computational skills needed for cutting-edge research. At the heart of the GGE concentration is a hands-on lab course focused on genetic analysis using model organisms.. You will also take two additional courses associated with the GGE concentration, including another upper-level lab, to further integrate genetics with other areas of biology. These courses emphasize data analysis and interpretation skills, preparing you for a range of career paths. By selecting from a diverse range of electives, you can develop expertise in key areas of biology while building skills in laboratory or field techniques and experimental design. This flexibility allows you to tailor your coursework to your specific interests and career goals.
Financial information
Total tuition
$8,523.00
Total required fees
$1,769.00
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Western Washington University - Bellingham
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location
Additional details
Award name
BS
Prerequisites
No Selection
Prerequisite courses
No
Other prerequisites
N/A
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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