Overview
This course introduces you to the laws of heredity as they apply to humans and to the study of inherited traits. The course covers a number of other related topics, including sex determination, the composition and function of genes, the causes and effects of mutation, population genetics, the genetics of immunity and cancer, the contribution of heredity to behaviour and intelligence, genetic counselling, and genetic 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.
| Activity | Weight |
| Assignment 1 | 10% |
| Assignment 2 | 15% |
| First examination | 25% |
| Assignment 3 | 15% |
| Assignment 4 | 10% |
| Second examination | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
The midterm and final examinations for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Lewis, Ricki. (2021). Human genetics: Concepts and applications (13th ed). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Other Resources
The course materials include an online course information and study guide.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the BIOL 341 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least D (50 percent) on the examination (paper exam).
Challenge for credit course registration form