Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
OOSL-0121
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
BIO210
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced over 14 weeks (75 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Genetics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to explore the fundamental principles of heredity, examining the flow of genetic information from the molecular to the organismal level. Students will delve into key concepts, including DNA replication, gene expression, and the mechanisms of inheritance. Students will learn about classical genetics, chromosomal structure, and the evolutionary forces that shape genetic variation within populations. This course provides a foundational understanding of genetics, crucial for students in any biologically-related field, as it provides a framework for understanding the underlying principles that govern life processes and contribute to the diversity of life on Earth.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the key structures and functions of the organelles of various cell types including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
  • Make predictions about genetic probabilities using Mendel’s Laws and tools such as Punnett squares, pedigrees, and statistical analysis
  • Describe the relationship between genetic transfer in sexual and asexual reproduction
  • Analyze genetic maps of chromosomes and plasmids to make predictions about genetic recombination
  • Identify the features of the nucleic acids and variations of DNA including chromatin and chromosomes
  • Determine the relationship between protein synthesis, DNA synthesis, and genetic mutations
  • Compare and contrast protein and nucleic acid synthesis and regulation in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses
  • Apply the principles of natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow to determine genetic probabilities of populations
  • Identify the relationship between oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, cancer therapeutics, and molecular technologies in medical genetics and the study of cancer

General Topics:

  • Overview of Genetics
  • Chromosome Transmission, Sexual Reproduction, and Mendelian Inheritance
  • Extensions of Mendelian Inheritance and Non-Mendelian Inheritance
  • Genetic Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes and Bacteria
  • Chromosome and Molecular Structure
  • Replication, Transcription, and Translation
  • Gene Replication, Transcription, and Translation
  • Epigenetics, Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, And Recombination
  • Molecular Technologies and Biotechnology
  • Medical Genetics and Cancer
  • Population and Evolutionary Genetics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies