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BIO 224
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Title: | Genetics: SC1 |
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Long Title: | Genetics SC1 |
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Course Description: | Studies the fundamental laws of heredity and their application to living organsisms. Covers the basics of genetics. Focuses on the laws of Mendal, linkage, mutation concept, molecular genetics, and the Hardy-Weinberg law. Includes a laboratory experience. This course is approved as part of the Colorado Statewide Guaranteed transfer curriculum: GT:SC1. |
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Min Credit: | 4 |
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Origin Notes: | CCA |
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Course Notes: | GT:SC1 201530 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of DNA.
II. Demonstrate an understanding of Mendel's laws of inheritance and genetic concepts outside of Mendelian genetics.
III. Demonstrate familiarity with techniques and equipment found in a genetics lab.
IV. Interpret a human karyotype.
V. Demonstrate an understanding of the special genetics of bacteria and viruses.
VI. Demonstrate an understanding of the genetic component of cancer.
VII. Demonstrate an understanding of extranuclear genetics.
VIII. Apply the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium to population genetics.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. DNA Structure and Manipulation.
II. Transmission Genetics.
III. Gene and Chromosomal Structure.
IV. DNA Replication and Recombination.
V. Mutation and DNA Repair.
VI. Human Karyotypes and Chromosome Behavior.
VII. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses.
VIII. Gene Expression and Regulation.
IX. Genetic Control of Development.
X The Cell Cycle and Cancer.
XI. Extranuclear Inheritance.
XII. Population Genetics and Evolution
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