BIOL 2303 - Genetics
5 Credits
Introduces students to major concepts in Mendelian, molecular and population genetics. Experiments with viruses, bacteria, insects and plants highlight the study of gene expression, recombination, gene mapping, chromosome analysis and population genetics. Includes discussion of current societal, ethical, and political issues relevant to genetics and covers new discoveries and current directions in molecular genetics. Lecture hours include a weekly recitation. Students will gain hands-on experience in the safe handling, growth, maintenance and manipulation of model organisms.
Pre-Requisites BIOL 1154
Major Content Areas
Gene Mapping 5% DNA Structure and Function 10% Genome Organization in viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes 10% Mendelian & Non Mendelian Principles and Analysis of Inheritance 20% Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Meiosis 10% Current Issues and Bioethics 10% Population, Evolutionary & Developmental Genetics 10% DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation & Mutation 15% Multi Gene Expression 5% Chromosomal Abnormalities 5%
Learning Outcomes
Recognize and explain the major concepts and principles of theories of Classic, Molecular and Population Genetics, & analyze classic experiments that contributed to our current knowledge of genetics. Explain and apply fundamental concepts related to the storage, transfer, and expression of genetic information at the cellular, organismal, and population level. Use critical thinking skills to understand, evaluate, and analyze processes of inheritance. Translate verbal material to mathematical expressions, apply mathematical formulas, and interpret and construct charts and graphs. Apply basic principles of probability and statistics to genetics & apply relevant statistical tests to genetic data. Formulate a hypothesis, and conduct and analyze an experiment with a model organism. Organize, draft, edit, and revise formal scientific writing. Read, interpret, incorporate, and cite information and ideas from primary literature into writing. Utilize and understand the application of a genetic technology. Explain and illustrate the role that genetics and its applications play in medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and social issues. Identify, summarize, and critique key debates and arguments about current societal, ethical, and political issues that are relevant to genetics. Summarize and discuss new discoveries and the current directions of molecular genetics research. Demonstrate competence in the growth, maintenance, and crossing of experimental organisms. Demonstrate current standard lab safety practices and procedures.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
02 - Critical Thinking 03 - Natural Science
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