Biology

Yury Chernoff, Professor

Ph.D.,Biology, St. Petersburg State University (Russia), 1985
yury.chernoff@biology.gatech.edu
Phone: (404) 894-1157
Fax: (404) 894-0519
Office: IBB 2304, 2230

CHERNOFF TEACHING

Dr. Chernoff's teaching philosophy is based on the following principles.

1) Systematic learning of the factual information is a necessary starting point rather than an overall goal; complete understanding of the course material requires logical thinking.

2) The class work and interactions with the professor should stimulate individual learning by the students rather than substitute for it.

3) Tests and exams constitute an important part of the educational processes rather than simple tools for the formal assessment of the student's success.

Major courses taught by Dr. Y. O. Chernoff

BIOL 2344 Genetics

A core biology course, required for all the Biology and Biomedical Engineering majors and also taken by some other students. Usually taken during the sophomore/junior year. Covers the principles of inheritance, including: Mendelian genetics and chromosome theory of inheritance; molecular foundations of genetics; genetic basis of evolution. Includes 3 hrs of lecture per week. Recommended textbook - Griffith et al. An Introduction to Genetic Analysis .

BIOL 4668 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics

A track elective course for Biology seniors, also frequently taken by the Biology or Bioinformatics graduate students, as well as by senior undergraduate and graduate students of some other programs (for example, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bioengineering, etc.). Covers topics in molecular biology of genetic processes with the emphasis on eukaryotic organisms, including: model genetic systems; genetic engineering techniques; gene expression and regulation; genome structure and stability; molecular basis of non-Mendelian inheritance; molecular evolution. Includes 3 hrs per week of lectures. Recommended textbook - Watson et al., Molecular Biology of the Gene .

BIOL 7668 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics

A graduate level course, taken by the Biology, Bioinformatics and some non-biology (Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bioengineering, etc.) graduate students. Covers topics in molecular genetics of eukaryotic organisms, including: gene structure and expression; protein processing, folding and postranslational modifications; epigenetic inheritance; genome stability, and molecular evolution. 3 contact hours per week are divided between the lectures and student presentations of selected recent reviews and experimental papers, followed by discussion. Recommended textbook - Lewin, Genes .