BIOL 211 Genetics
Course Information
| Course Number | BIOL 211 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Genetics |
| Description | This is an introductory Genetics course which covers the study of biologically inherited traits. It will emphasize Mendelian genetics as well as molecular genetics. Students will explore classical, population, and molecular genetics. Students will learn genetics through lecture, solving genetics problems, and demonstrating concepts from lecture through laboratory experimentation. (Prerequisites: BIOL 115. BIOL 116 is strongly recommended) (MNTC Goal Area 3) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 96 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 72 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 24 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: BIOL116 Strongly recommended
Prerequisite: BIOL 115
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain Mendelian genetics.
- Describe extensions of Mendelian genetics.
- Describe the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
- Explain chromosome mapping in eukaryotes.
- Identify the sex chromosomes and how they determine sexual characteristics.
- Describe extranuclear inheritance in chloroplasts and mitochondria.
- Describe the structure of DNA.
- Explain the process of DNA replication and recombination.
- Describe the process of protein synthesis.
- Describe recombinant DNA technology.
- Examine the nature of mutations and their effects.
- Describe the role of genetics in cancer formation.
- Analyze populations based on genetic structure.
- Demonstrate ability to apply relevant statistical tests to genetic data.
- Demonstrate safe laboratory practices.
- Formulate a hypothesis; conduct and analyze an experiment with a model organism.
- Utilize and understand the application of a genetic technology.
- Read, interpret, incorporate, and cite information and ideas from primary literature into writing.
- Organize, draft, edit, and revise formal scientific writing.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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