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BIO 256: General Genetics (4 Credits)
Overview

Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis.

Prerequisites are any two of the following courses: BIO 101, 102, 110, 120, 141, 142 or division approval.

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Objectives
 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. read and interpret written material of a genetic nature
  2. diagram and explain the fundamentals of the chemical nature of the gene and its basic action
  3. diagram basic Mendelian crosses and predict the types and frequencies of the expected first and second generation progeny
  4. discuss the factors which affect inheritance patterns, such as sex, recombination, chromosome aberrations and point mutations
  5. interpret research data in the areas of gene action and regulation
  6. calculate gene frequencies in populations and analyze factors that affect these frequencies.
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Materials
 

 

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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Assignment
Percentage of Grade
Four Tests
9%
Midterm Exam
28%
Final Exam
28%
Group Project
5%
Lab Grade
30%

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least one of the proctored exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grading Scale
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59
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Exams
 

There are two exams in this course.

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