Chabot College
Fall 2002
Course Outline for Biology 25
HUMAN HEREDITY AND EVOLUTION
Catalog Description:
25 - Human Heredity and Evolution
3 units
Current views regarding human genetics and evolution including the chemical basis of inheritance, gene
action, genetic basis of evolution, and the social significance of this knowledge. 3 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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state the significant discoveries that have led to current knowledge of genetics and evolution;
explain the biochemical communication within cells and how it is transferred from generation to
generation;
identify the ways in which the scientific achievements in genetics and evolution may influence
humans and their society.
Course Content:
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Introduction to heredity and evolution
Organic evolution
Patterns of inheritance
Heredity in humans
Reproduction and its human implications
The chemical basis of inheritance
Genes and their actions
Heredity and environment
Population genetics
Human's genetic and evolutionary future
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Discussions
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments:
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Textbook readings
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Outside readings of selected topics
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Human genome project
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Darwin's theories
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Quizzes
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2 midterm examinations
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Final examination
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Extra credit papers
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Maternal RNA heredity
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Genetic diseases
Chabot College
Course Outline for Biology 25, page 2
Textbook(s) (Typical):
The Human Species, R.M. Tullar, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2000
Special Student Material:
None.
Revised: 10/11/2001