Course Description:
<br>This course aims to review our current understanding of how molecular genetics control behaviors. We 
<br>will specifically focus on fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster for the discussion.
<br>Test Books:
<br>Fly pushing (2nd edition) by Ralph J. Greenspan, ISBN 0-87969-711-3
<br>Drosophila, a practical approach Ed. by D. B. Roberts, ISBN0-947946-45-4
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<br>Teaching Method:
<br>Lectures and oral presentation will be the main formats.
<br>Syllabus:
<br>1. The advance of Drosophila genetic tools (3 weeks).
<br>2. Fly innate behaviors (4 weeks).
<br>3. Acquired behaviors of Drosophila (4 weeks)
<br>3. Fly behaviors and assays (5 weeks).
<br>4. Techniques related to behavioral assays (4 weeks).
<br>Evaluation:
<br>Oral presentation and final exam.
<br>Prerequisite:
<br>Students must acquire basic knowledge of fly genetics. Consensus is required before registering this 
<br>course.
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