BIOL 430 Genetics (Lec/Lab)
A study of the principles and processes of inheritance. Classical, molecular, and population genetics are discussed.
Prerequisite
Three courses in biology, including
BIOL 305, or permission
Offered
Spring, odd years
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of the factual material and terms presented
- Be able to solve problems and analyze material from a genetic perspective
- Apply concepts to differing types of situations, real or hypothetical
- Appreciate the relationship of genetics to other field in biology and the gene as a unifying concept in biology
- Understand genetic technology and its uses and implications for society
- Understand the structure of the gene
- Demonstrate understanding of the scientific method as applied to genetics
- Demonstrate mastery of the factual material and terms presented
- Perform laboratory procedures and crosses appropriate to the discipline
- Apply concepts to differing types of situations
- Understand the use of model organisms to study genetics
- Develop skills in designing experiments
- Develop skills in collecting data and writing reports on laboratory experiments