BIO 201 - Genetics

3 Credit(s)

Addresses the fundamental principles of inheritance, encompassing classical genetic theory in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Examines recent developments in the molecular understanding of heredity, advancements in biotechnology, and genomics.

Prereqs: BIO 150 & CHM 115 with a C or higher
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will explain the organizational structure and function of the components of a gene and genetic basis of inheritance.

CLO 2) Students will evaluate the roles of genetic and environmental factors in inheritance and the ways mutations contribute to phenotypic variations.

CLO 3) Students will describe the mechanisms of the Central Dogma of Genetics.

CLO 4) Students will compare and contrast gene expression and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

CLO 5) Students will conduct population analyses to estimate allelic and genotypic frequencies.

CLO 6) Students will predict how selective pressures might influence species evolution.

CLO 7) Students will develop genetic linkage maps based on recombination frequencies and analyze the role of DNA technology, biotechnology, and genomics in advancing molecular and genetic research.

CLO 8) Students will discuss the impact of genetic advancements on human life and society.