Genomics, the study of complete DNA sequences of organisms, has been touted as the new revolution in biology. This tutorial course, aimed primarily at sophomores, explores the extent to which genomics research has, and has not, expanded our understanding of biology. We begin by understanding the experimental means of acquiring correct and complete DNA sequence(s) of a species. This background allows a critical analysis of the current data and databases used in genomic analysis. Reading recent primary literature, we will then fully examine experimental approaches that assess interesting biological phenomena on a genome-wide basis. The class will meet as a whole once per week to discuss and refine questions on required readings of primary literature. Each student will also be assigned to a weekly tutorial meeting with the instructor and one other student. Every other week at this tutorial meeting, students will present a written and oral critical analysis of the assigned reading. Students not making a presentation will question and critique the work of their colleague. Format: discussion, 75 minutes per week/tutorial, 1 hour per week. Evaluation will be based on tutorial participation and five tutorial papers of 5 pages each, with at least one substantive revision of a tutorial paper. Prerequisites: Biology 202. Enrollment limit: 10 (expected: 10). Preference given to sophomores.