You will use two different online textbooks for this class:
Text #1
Online Genetics Textbook: Download in a format you can read.
http://www.nature.com/scitable/ebooks/essentials-of-genetics-8/contents
Text #2
https://archive.org/stream/FundamentalsOfGenetics/2.principlesOfGenetics7thEd.-R.Tamarinmcgraw-hill_2001#page/n5/mode/2up
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Syllabus
I. Course Description:
Genetics is a class/laboratory course that will emphasize problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking, applied learning, and knowledge. You will explore the concepts and principles of advanced Biology and apply these issues in society, the workplace, and in personal-life experiences. This course will help prepare you to continue your education at the college level. The course work will include applications based on general laboratory work, student-centered activities, cooperative learning teamwork, case studies, teacher-directed activities using career and biotechnology education, and special projects.
II. Materials: Bring all materials to class daily.
Three – Ring Binder (1.5” minimum) with 2 section dividers -- 1 for notes & 1 for quizzes
Lab/Journal notebook (small composition book)
Graph paper
Note cards
Pencils & Pens (Blue or Black ink only)
Calculator - preferably with scientific functions (scientific notation, logarithms, etc)
If any other items should be needed for labs, projects, etc.I will tell you in advance.
III. Grades: I will assess your understanding of chemical principles, problem-solving abilities, and other important skills through a variety of assignments.
Grading Scale:
This course follows the Broward County Public Schools grading policy
The distribution of the grades is:
Quarterly:
Tests/Major Projects:40%
Homework, Classwork, Quizzes: 40%
Labs: 20%
Homework Checks: Sometimes I will check that you have completed your homework, without collecting it.
Quizzes: You will have a number of quizzes throughout the semester (both for class content and for labs). Sometimes they will be unannounced, so be prepared!!
Tests: Several will be given.
Lab Reports: You must complete the assigned labs by the assigned date. For labs that do not require formal lab reports, I will ask you to hand in your data and results. We may discuss these labs as a group.
Warm - Ups: Each day, you will be given your assignment to begin. You should not wait for the bell to sound to begin this work. At any time, I may ask you to hand in the assignments from this section (be prepared to have them) for a grade.
IV. Missed Work: All assignments are due at the beginning of class unless told otherwise and excused.
V. Absenteeism. Missing class is not an excuse for missing class material. You must be responsible for finding out what you missed and you must catch up on all assignments and any quizzes or tests missed when you return to school. The teacher may excuse any work at her discretion.
I do not provide the following items for you and you may wish to bring to class:
Paper (copy and loose leaf)
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizer
Clorox Wipes
Lysol
Construction Paper
Pencils/pens
Graph Paper
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indicates concept has been covered GENETICS COURSE OUTLINE (Concepts not necessarily taught in order)
I. Introduction to Genetics
Safety in the Lab →
Scientific Method →
Introduction to a Case Study →
Origin of Life →
The Cell structure and Function→
Review of Cell Metabolism→
Structure and function of DNA and RNA
II. Linking Mitosis and Meiosis
Diploid vs. haploid
Somatic cells vs. gametes
Sexual and asexual reproduction
Mitosis/Meiosis
Cell growth
Cancer
Karyotypes
III. Mendelian Genetics
Mendel’s Principles→
One/two trait crosses→
Nature vs. nurture
Pedigrees→
The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
Genetic variation – mutations, alleles, phenotypes
Recombinant DNA, clones, genomes, and genomics
Human genome project
IV. Sex Determination
Sexual differentiation
X and Y chromosomes
Ratio of males to females in humans
Temperature variation
V. Diseases, Disorders, and Mutations
Autosomal dominant and recessive
Sex-linked
Polygenic/multifactorial
Chromosomal
Enzyme pathway disorders
VI. Blood Genetics
ABO, Rh(D), MN groups
Immune system (HLA groups)
Transfusions
Transplants
VII. Bioethics/Genetic Engineering
Artificial Selection
Selective Breeding
Genetic Engineering
Bioethics issues
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