BIOL 211 Genetics: Common Course Outline
BIOL 211 Genetics: Common Course Outline
BIOL 211 Genetics: Common Course Outline
Course Information
Description This is an introductory Genetics course which covers the study of biologically inherited
traits. It will emphasize Mendelian genetics as well as molecular genetics. Students will
explore classical, population and molecular genetics. Students will learn genetics through
lecture, solving genetics problems and demonstrating concepts from lecture through
laboratory experimentation. (Prerequisites: General Biology I, General Biology II,
Chemistry 121) MNTC area 3
Total Credits 4.00
Total Hours 80.00
Types of Instruction
Pre/Corequisites
General Biology I
General Biology II
Chemistry 121
Course Competencies
Explain how Mendel's dihybrid cross revealed his fourth postulate: Independent assortment.
Describe how the trihybrid cross demonstrates that Mendel's principles apply to inheritance of multiple traits.
Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis in regard to when each occurs.
3 Describe extensions of Mendelian genetics.
Learning Objectives
Describe how alleles alter phenotypes in different ways.
Explain why phenotypes are often affected by more than one gene.
Explain X-linkage.
Provide examples of how phenotypic expression is not always a direct reflection of genotype.
4 Explain chromosome mapping in eukaryotes.
Learning Objectives
Describe how crossing over serves as the basis of determining the distance between genes during chromosome
mapping.
Determine the gene sequence in Maize using analysis of multiple crossovers during mapping.
Describe how linkage analysis and mapping can be performed in haploid organisms.
Discuss differences in sex determination between humans, fruit flies and reptiles.
6 Describe extranuclear inheritance in chloroplasts and mitochondria.
Learning Objectives
Identify the sources of DNA for extranuclear inheritance.
Explain analytical techniques which have been useful to the investigation of DNA and RNA .
9 Describe recombinant DNA technology.
Learning Objectives
Describe the basic steps involved in recombinant DNA and the uses of this technology.
Describe the roles restriction enzymes and vectors play in recombinant DNA technology.
Describe how polymerase chain reaction makes DNA copies without host cells.
Explain how transcription and translation differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
List some conditions that may occur if there are errors in the process of translation.
11 Describe the role of genetics in cancer formation.
Learning Objectives
Identify cancer as a group of genetic diseases caused by mutations.
Identify the cellular functions which when altered can lead to cancer.