Biology (BIOL) 341
Human Genetics (Revision 6)

This version of BIOL 341 closed April 6, 2004. To current version.

Delivery mode: Individualized study. Video component.
Credits: 3 - Science
Prerequisite: BIOL 204 and BIOL 205 or equivalent undergraduate courses taken at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Centre: Centre for Science
Challenge for Credit: BIOL 341 has a Challenge for Credit option
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Overview

This course introduces the fundamental principles of genetics based on laws of heredity and population genetics. BIOL 341 establishes a strong foundation in basic concepts of genetics and utilizes these principles in the study of human traits. The course also examines the application and manipulation of genetics in medical research.

Outline

  • Unit 1 An Overview of Genetics
  • Unit 2 Cells and Organisms
  • Unit 3 Human Sexual Anatomy and Meiosis
  • Unit 4 The Laws of Heredity
  • Unit 5 Medel's Laws: Exceptions and Extensions
  • Unit 6 Matters of Sex
  • Unit 7 Complex Traits
  • Unit 8 DNA Structure and Replication
  • Unit 9 Gene Function
  • Unit 10 Genetic Mutation
  • Unit 11 Cytogenetics
  • Unit 12 Population Genetics and Evolution
  • Unit 13 The Genetics of Immunity
  • Unit 14 The Genetics of Cancer
  • Unit 15 Genetic Engineering and Reproductive Technologies

Evaluation

To receive credit for BIOL 341, students must achieve a course composite grade of at least "D" (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on each of the assignments and each of the examinations.

Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Mid-term Exam Final Exam Total
10% 20% 20% 20% 30% 100%

Course Materials

Textbook

Lewis, Ricki. (1999). Human genetics: Concepts and applications,3d. ed. Boston, MA: WCB/McGraw-Hill.

Other material

The course materials include a course study guide and a student manual.

Special Course Feature

Kuspra, J. and R. Bhambhani. (1994). Compendium of Problems in Genetics. Wm. C. Brown Publications, and the solutions manual to accompany Compendium of Problems in Genetics, are available from Athabasca University Library.

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice.
Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.

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Revision 5, October 20/99
Archived Version 4: BIOL 341
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