BIO 215
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GENETICS
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA
Spring Semester 2009
http://www.courses.maine.edu
TEXT: HUMAN GENETICS: CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS.
8th edition RICKI LEWIS, MCGRAW/HILL 2008.
www.mhhe.com/lewisgenetics8
INSTRUCTOR: Assoc. Prof. Sandra S. Haggard
haggard@maine.edu,
117 CAMDEN HALL BANGOR 04401
ONLINE OFFICE HOURS: TW 9-noon or by appointment
This course aims to introduce students to the subject of human
genetics, to promote awareness of the implications of genetic
research for society and to be a foundation for more advanced
studies.
Goals of the course are to understand the genetic make-up of
humans and the genetic basis of variation at the level of the
genome, the individual, the family and the population, and to
understand the diagnosis and prevention of genetic disease.
Students will be able to understand and critically evaluate
scientific studies in human genetics and be familiar with the
human genome project and its implications for the future.
WEEK
1/12
Topic
Introduction, overview of genetics
Reading
1-16
1/ 20
Cells, Embryonic development
1/26
Mendelian Inheritance; extensions, exceptions 69-106
2/2
Genes, sex, and multifactorial traits
2/9
Genetic contributions to behavioral traits
2/16
2/23
3/2
22-69
107-150
151-164
WINTER RECESS
DNA, Gene action. Project Topic Discussion
Gene Expression, Architecture
165-198
199-212
3/9
Mutations and chromosomes
213-264
3/16
Human Ancestry and Eugenics
301-325
3/23
SPRING RECESS
3/30
Genetics, immunity, and cancer
PROJECT TOPICS DUE
327-374
4/6
Genetic Technology
375-392
4/13
Gene therapy and genetic counseling
4/20
Reproductive technologies
393-412
413-428
4/27
5/4
The human genome project and genomics
429-439
FINAL EXAM WEEK
all assignments due Monday May 4.
ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING:
Each week will have an assignment worth up to 10 points upon
completion. The specific assignment will entail essays, application
questions, or web research, depending on the particular topic. To
prepare for each weekly topic you will be given a reading and
online quiz assignment. In addition, a research paper based on
course content will be worth 50 points, and 15 points will be based
on class participation. The final grade will depend on the
percentage of points earned of the possible points, following the
standard 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, etc. Plus/minus grades will
be assigned to borderline situations.
PLEASE SEE PAGES 20-42 OF THE UMA STUDENT HANDBOOK
FOR A STATEMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM
CONDUCT CODE. Plagiarism and cheating in this class will be
dealt with according to these policies and procedures. We will
assume all work is original unless it is referenced, so please be
careful to attribute sources for your information.
Any student needing accommodations for disabilities of any
kind please contact the instructor or UMA for assistance.
http://www.uma.edu/ss/uossdisability.html