2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 430 Genetics (Lec/Lab)

A study of the principles and processes of inheritance. Classical, molecular, and population genetics are discussed.

Credits

4/1

Prerequisite

Three courses in biology, including BIOL 305, or permission

Offered

Spring, odd years

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate mastery of the factual material and terms presented
  2. Be able to solve problems and analyze material from a genetic perspective
  3. Apply concepts to differing types of situations, real or hypothetical
  4. Appreciate the relationship of genetics to other field in biology and the gene as a unifying concept in biology
  5. Understand genetic technology and its uses and implications for society
  6. Understand the structure of the gene
  7. Demonstrate understanding of the scientific method as applied to genetics
  8. Demonstrate mastery of the factual material and terms presented
  9. Perform laboratory procedures and crosses appropriate to the discipline
  10. Apply concepts to differing types of situations
  11. Understand the use of model organisms to study genetics
  12. Develop skills in designing experiments
  13. Develop skills in collecting data and writing reports on laboratory experiments