Biology 107
Perspectives in Genetics
Spring, 2010
J Donady
DATE
TOPIC
TEXT ASSIGNMENT *
Jan. 21
Class Enrollment / Course Mechanics / Overview
Chap. 1
26
The Cell and Meiosis
Chap 2 & 3**
28
Mendelian Crosses and Ratios
Chap. 4
Feb. 2
(continued)
4
Pedigree Analysis
Chap. 4 **
9
Mendelian Exceptions
Chap. 5 **
11
Sex Linkage /
Eugenics *** 1 (pgs 299 - 302)
Chap. 6 **
16
Chromosomes and Cytogenetics
Chap. 13**
18
REVIEW # 1
23
EXAM # 1 (100 POINTS)
25
DNA
Chap. 9 **
Mar.2
Gene Action
Chap. 10 **
4
Freedom of Genetic Info. *** 2
6 –21
SPRING BREAK
23
Control of Gene Expression
Chap 11 **
25
Mutation
Chap. 12 **
30
Personalized Genetic Medicine & other Opportunities *** 3
Apr 1
REVIEW # 2
6
EXAM # 2 (100POINTS)
8
Genetic Engineering
Chap. 19 **
13
(continued)
15
Gene Therapy and GMOs *** 4
Chap.9 & 20
20
Genomics (review part of Chap 9)
Chap. 20&22
22
Genetic Counseling *** 5
Chap. 20
27
Group
**** Genetics of Behavior / Reproductive Tech Chaps.8 /21
29
Presentations **** Genetics of Immunity / Cancer
Chaps.17/18
4
REVIEW # 3
7 - 10 READING PERIOD
11–14 FINALS PERIOD
EXAM # 3(not comprehensive)
REQUIRED TEXT = HUMAN GENETICS 9TH ED. BY RICKI LEWIS
REQUIRED PROBLEM SETS =10 @ 7.5 POINTS EACH / DUE IN CLASS
THE MEETING AFTER THE ASSIGNEDCHAPTER IS COMPLETED (do the
“Applied Question” at the end of the ** identified chapters) (75 pts)
*** CLASS DISCUSSIONS = 5 @ 15 POINTS WITH ASSIGNED OUTSIDE
READING AND WRITING / ONE PAGE PREPARATION OPINION PIECE
DUE IN CLASS THE DAY OF DISCUSSION (75 pts)
**** GROUP PRESENTATION = 25 POINTS (POSSIBLE EXTRA CREDIT)
THERE ARE 3 EXAMS @ 100 POINTS EACH
PLUS,UP TO 25 POINTS FOR GENERAL CLASS PARTICIPATION
*
**
TOTAL = 500 PTS
FINAL GRADE DERIVED FROM THE % OF 500 ACHIEVED