Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

6 - Biological, Biomedical and Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

61 - Biology and Biomedical Sciences

26.08 - Genetics

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 26.0801 to 26.0899.

26.0801 - Genetics, General

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the scientific study of the organization, recombination, function, regulation, and transmission of heritable information in biological organisms at all levels of complexity. These programs include courses in Mendelian genetics, mechanisms of gene regulation, chromosome structure and replication, epigenetic phenomena, DNA repair and recombination, sex determination, genetic interactions between genomes, and molecular evolution.

• Example Program Names:

  • Genetics

• Exclusion

  • Biomedical engineering(14.0501)
  • Genetic engineering(14.9999)
  • Animal genetics(26.0804)
  • Human genetics(26.0806)
  • Genetic counselling(51.1509)

26.0802 - Molecular Genetics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the molecular mechanisms regulating gene expression, information transfer, replication, and stability in DNA and RNA. These programs include courses in prokaryotic genetics and gene expression; development and evolution of gene sequences and anatomical forms; biochemistry of gene replication and recombination; transcription and processing; genomics; chromatin architecture; and DNA/RNA structure.

• Example Program Names:

  • Genomics
  • Molecular genetics

• Exclusion

  • Molecular biology(26.0204)
  • Genetics(26.0801)
  • Cytogenetics(51.1010)

26.0803 - Microbial and Eukaryotic Genetics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the genetics of viruses, infectious agents, organelles, nuclear genomes, eubacteria, archaebacteria, and eukaryotic organisms. These programs include courses in molecular genetics and evolution; parasitic and symbiotic interaction at the genetic level; epigenetic phenomena; microbial interactions; and genomics.

• Example Program Names:

  • Microbial and eukaryotic genetics

• Exclusion

  • Microbiology(26.0502)
  • Medical microbiology(26.0503)
  • Genetics(26.0801)

26.0804 - Animal Genetics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the genetics of multicellular animal life forms from the experimental, comparative, and clinical (veterinary and medical) viewpoints. These programs include courses in molecular genetics, gene expression, gene regulation, genomics, epigenetic phenomena, DNA recombination and repair, genetic interactions at the microbial and higher levels, and molecular evolution.

• Example Program Names:

  • Animal genetics

• Exclusion

  • Animal husbandry(01.0302)
  • Animal sciences(01.0901)
  • Animal breeding(01.0902)
  • Medical genetics(26.0806)
  • Theriogenology-residency(60.0315)

26.0805 - Plant Genetics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of the genetics of multicellular plants and fungi as related to botanical research as well as to applications in comparative genetics, ecology and evolutionary studies, clinical studies, and industrial research. These programs include courses in molecular genetics, gene expression, gene regulation, genomics, epigenetic phenomena, DNA recombination and repair, genetic interactions at the microbial and higher levels, and molecular evolution.

• Example Program Names:

  • Plant genetics

• Exclusion

  • Plant sciences(01.1101)
  • Plant breeding genetics(01.1104)
  • Botany(26.0301)
  • Genetics(26.0801)

26.0806 - Human/Medical Genetics

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of human genetics from the standpoint of medical applications such as clinical diagnosis, genetic engineering and therapy, transplantation, and the study of genetic diseases and disabilities and their defence. These programs include courses in human molecular genetics; genetic factors causing disease; changes in gene expression during development, differentiation, and pathogenesis; recombinant DNA; gene therapy; clinical genetics; genetic epidemiology; immunogenetics; cytogenetics; and genetics of specific disorders and diseases.

• Example Program Names:

  • Human genetics
  • Medical genetics

• Exclusion

  • Genetic engineering(14.9999)
  • Genetics(26.0801)
  • Animal genetics(26.0804)
  • Genetic counselling(51.1509)

26.0899 - Genetics, Other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Genetics.