BIOL 5591 — Advanced Genomics
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonTraditional
Intended for those familiar with the basics of genetics, molecular and cellular biology, and biochemistry, all of which are required to appreciate the beauty, power, and importance of modern genomic approaches. Introduces the latest sequencing methods, array technology, genomic databases, whole genome analysis, functional genomics, and more.
Prerequisites
- one of:
- BIOL 2301 (min D-)
- graduate program admission
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 36 | 70 | 51% | 17.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 2 | 79 | 83 | 95% | 2.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 53 | 70 | 76% | 8.5 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 80 | 83 | 96% | 1.5 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 58 | 80 | 73% | 11.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 87 | 87 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 21% · T 20% · W 20% · Th 42% · F 25%
Common patterns: R (32% of sections), T (11% of sections), M (11% of sections), W (11% of sections), MR (10% of sections), WF (10% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Jamie Henzy (53% of students) · reviews
- Konstantin Khrapko (47% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Jamie Henzy (49% of students) · reviews
- Konstantin Khrapko (34% of students) · reviews
- Jerrah Holth (17% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list BIOL 5591 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (BIOL course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All BIOL courses · Plan it at numap.app