Department: Science
Discipline: Biology & Environmental
Subject Code: BIOL
Course #: 215
Course Title: Introduction to Genetics
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at
a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
4.0
3.0
3.0
BL: [ ]⅓ [X]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2.
Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
In-Class Instruction: 24
Lab Instruction:
(It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for In-Class instruction.
Maximum enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of In-Class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum
Class Size):
3.
4.
Catalog Description:
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of genetics. The student gains an
understanding of the physical nature of the genetic material, how the genetic
material controls the inheritance of traits, classic and modern genetics, and how
genetics applies to other areas of biology and to societal issues. The student
experiences first-hand both the classical and molecular sides of genetics in the
laboratory.
Minimum Grade Required
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 102 or the equivalent
C
Corequisites: None
Other:
5.
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
 Describe the phases of mitosis and meiosis
 Solve ten Mendelian genetic problems
 Solve five problems concerning sex-linked inheritance
 Describe the structure of the B form of DNA
 List the basic steps of DNA replication
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Department: Science
Discipline: Biology & Environmental
Subject Code: BIOL
Course #: 215
Course Title: Introduction to Genetics
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Differentiate between transcription and translation
List two mechanisms of gene control of proteins
Describe two ways DNA can be repaired
Explain the meaning of each variable in the Hardy-Weinberg equation
Successfully prepare and load gels for electrophoresis
List three advances in modern molecular genetics
Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Lecture:
Introduction to Genetics
Gene Organization and Transmission
Review of Cellular Reproduction
Mendelian Genetics
Gene Linkage and Gene Mapping
Non-Mendelian Genetics
DNA Structure and Replication
Gene Control of Proteins
Gene Expression
Gene Cloning and Analysis
Gene Recombination
Regulation of Gene Expression
DNA Mutation and Repair
Chromosomal Mutations
Population Genetics
Lab Activities:
Mendelian Genetics - Plant Mutants I
Phenotypic Analysis and Probability
Mendelian Genetics - Plant Mutants II
Virtual Fly Lab
Human Genetics
Introduction to Statistics in Genetics
Bacterial Transformation
DNA Isolation and DNA Fingerprinting
Protein Fingerprinting
PCR - Polymerase Chain Reaction
Population Genetics
7.
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed
above.]
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Department: Science
Discipline: Biology & Environmental
Subject Code: BIOL
Course #: 215
Course Title: Introduction to Genetics
Written exams, lab practicums, lab reports and a term paper.
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by the Shared
Governance Policy – Assessing Institutional Effectiveness, is part of regular
curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been
determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s
assessment management system.
8.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning
Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory,
A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily
accessible to students.]
[C]Essential iGenetics by Peter Russell, latest edition.
[I] http://www.aw.com/geneticsplace/ The web site contains the same activities
and animations as the textbook CD-ROM.
[I] [B] Virtual Fly Lab, http://biologylab.awlonline.com/
9.
Prepared by Faculty Member: Dee Walter Kruleski
Date: 11/03/09
10.
Approved by Department Chairperson: R.C. Hairston
Date: 4/26/10
11.
Approved by Academic Division Dean: Juliette Winterer
Date: 5/14/10
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335,
subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the
policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is
consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar
courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and
universities.
12.
Director, Curriculum Compliance: Catherine A. Lencioni
Date: 5/17/10
13.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Ronald R. Young
Date: 5/17/10
14.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 200520
15.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes;
textbook(s)]: Oct. 2005
8/20/14 – Insert approved max enrollment numbers
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Department: Science
Discipline: Biology & Environmental
Subject Code: BIOL
Course #: 215
Course Title: Introduction to Genetics
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09
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