We thank Lorraine Rodríguez-Bonilla and Jean Seda-López for help in developing the laboratory modules. Special thanks also to Terry Woodin (National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA) for critical review of this manuscript. We also thank the TAs in the genetics and cell biology courses during Spring 2009, Fall 2009, and Spring 2010 semesters for their efforts and willingness to participate in the implementation of these modules. This work was funded by a grant from the Course Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement program of the National Science Foundation (DUE-736727).
