BIOLOGY 3304
GENETICS
Fall Semester, 2005
INSTRUCTOR(S):
William C. Orr
338 Dedman Life Science Bldg.
214-768-4018
333 Dedman Life Science Bldg.
214-768-3810
Richard S. Jones
TEXT:
Modern Genetic Analysis:–Text, Griffiths, 2nd Ed.
Modern Genetic Analysis: SOLN.MAN.W/CD, 2nd Ed.
Schedule of lectures, reading assignments and examinations: (E) = Exam (H) = Holiday
M
LECTURE DATES
W
Th
AUG
F
19
26
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 & 3
Chapter 3
22
29
24
31
5(H)
12
19
26
7
14(E, Ch 2-4)
21
28
2
9
16
23
30
Chapter 4
Chapters 4
Chapters 5
Chapters 5 & 6
Chapters 6 & 14
3
10
17
24
31
5
12
19
26
7(E, Ch5, 6 & 14)
14
21
28
Chapter 14
Chapter 8
Chapters 8 & 9
Chapter 9
2*
9
16
23(H)
30
4(E, Ch 8 & 9)
11
18
26(H)
Chapter 9
Chapter 13
Chapters 13 & 15
Chapters 15 & 16
Chapter 16
SEPT
OCT
READING ASSIGNMENTS
NOV
7
14
21
28
DEC
1
Chapter 16
*Courses cannot be dropped after this date
GRADING DISTRIBUTION
Hourly Exam
Homework
Final Exam
Total Points
2 X 125 points
6 sets X 10 points each
250
60
175
485
In lieu of make-up exams, only 2 of the 3 exams taken during the semester will count
towards the final grade. The lowest score will be dropped. The final exam will be cumulative
and mandatory.
There shall be no collusion whatsoever on examinations and homework assignments.
The Academic Honor Code is in effect and academic dishonesty will be dealt with in accordance
with the policies and procedures of the Honor Council.
The Instructors will be available for conferences by appointment, and students are
encouraged to make appointments whenever the need arises.
“Disability Accommodations”: Students needing academic accommodations for a
disability must first contact Ms. Rebecca Marin, Coordinator, Services for Students with
Disabilities (214-768-4557) to verify the disability and establish eligibility for accommodations.
They then schedule an appointment with the professor to make appropriate arrangements. (See
University Policy No. 2.4)
Religious Observance: Religiously observant students wishing to be absent on holidays
that require missing class should notify their professors in writing at the beginning of the
semester, and should discuss with the, in advance, acceptable ways of making up any work
missed because of the absence (See University Policy No. 1.9)
Excused absences for University Extracurricular Activities: Students participating in an
officially sanctioned, scheduled University extracurricular activity will be given the opportunity
to make up class assignments or other graded assignments with the instructor prior to any missed
scheduled examinations or other missed assignments for making up the work. (University
Undergraduate Catalogue)