General Genetics (BIO 2430)

Term: 2013 Spring Semester

Faculty

Sharon L ReevesShow MyInfo popup for Sharon L Reeves

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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (1/14/2013 - 5/18/2013) Location: MAIN AS 215
Mon, 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM (1/14/2013 - 5/18/2013) Location: MAIN AS 215

Description

Prerequisite: BIO1150, BIO2540, or BIO2600 with a minimum grade of C, AND MAT1240 or MAT1260 with a minimum grade of C, or concurrently enrolled in MAT1240 or MAT1260, AND must have met one of the following: (1) a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading, or 250 on the Accuplacer Next Generation reading, or (2) a minimum ACT reading score of 16, or Accuplacer Next Generation reading score of 240, AND a 2.8 cumulative high school grade point average or (3) or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or (4) concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or (5) have earned 24 college-level semester credit hours.
A study of fundamental genetic principles including heredity, DNA structure and regulation, and mechanisms of inheritance in bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals. Students will analyze patterns in Mendelian, population, and evolutionary genetics. Students will investigate the ethical and societal dimensions of genetic technologies and interpret the role of genetics in human health and inherited diseases. Laboratory exercises emphasize key biotechnology techniques and analysis of genes, genomes, and molecular processes.