BI 101K - General Biology: Introduction to Genetics

4 Credit(s)

This course introduces students to the rapidly evolving and increasingly relevant world of genetics. Topics: cell structure and division, DNA structure, protein synthesis, modern genetic technologies and societal applications and implications. Labs include microscope work, problem solving.

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

Apply scientific inquiry to biological sciences concepts
Describe the steps involved in scientific inquiry and distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory
Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to human genetics and inheritance
Evaluate and critique scientific information from various sources (journals, magazines, newspapers, television, and the internet) for scientific reliability and validity
Model the flow of information: the flow from genetic information (DNA) to phenotype (physical traits)
Describe the role of evolution at a cellular and molecular level
Apply concepts of Biology and Chemistry to understand DNA replication and protein synthesis
Relate genetic technologies (cloning, GMO, Gene Therapy) to their impact on various areas of society such as medicine, industry, environment, and agriculture
Diagram a cell and explain the role of the major components of the cell, including how the components work together for cell function and replication
Identify sources of genetic variation based on mutation, meiotic processes and sexual reproduction

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