Genetics
Course Description:
This course offers an introduction to the principles of classical, molecular, population and evolutionary genetics. The history and development of the field of genetics, Mendel’s contributions, the molecular and chromosomal basis of inheritance, meiosis and probability theory are highlighted along with gene mapping, variation in inheritance patterns, DNA mutation and repair, and the genetics of cancer and human disease. Modern genetic technologies and their everyday applications are also discussed. Laboratory experiments are designed to complement and demonstrate the major concepts presented in lecture. PREREQUISITES: BIOL106 and CHEM101.
Text: Klug and Cummings
Concepts of Genetics, 9th ed.
 Text Companion Website: http://www.prenhall.com/klug |
Required for lecture: a three-ring binder for assorted handouts
Required for lab: Fly Lab (purchase the Flylab packet at the bookstore), three-ring binder, three-hole paper, and calculator. Lab manual provided by instructor: Symbiosis, Prentice Hall Custom Laboratory Program for Biology, L. Rapp, Biol-360 Genetics.
Web Assisted Course: This course is designated as web-assisted so has an online component on BlackBoard. Some course content such as homework and notes may available online. Some portions of exams may also be online.
Lecture: MWF 11:15-12:05
Lab: Th 2:00-4:40
