WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

                                                                   PLAINVIEW CAMPUS

                                                  SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

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Biology 3402-PL01……..Genetics…..

 

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Catalog Description: fundamental principles and mechanisms of heredity and variation, modern developments, and discovery techniques. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $45 fee

 

Prerequisite: Biology 1402 or school approval

 

TEXTBOOK/LAB MANUAL: Concepts of Genetics. Klug, et.al; 7th/8th ed.; Pearson Prentice-Hall; ISBN: 9780131918337

*Refer to the official booklist

OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:  The student will be able to:

  • Understand the basic concepts of genetics from the topics in the course outline

  • Classify major genetic traits and characteristics based on their morphological and physiological characteristics and activities

  • Complete study/problem exercises and formulate conclusions based on problem solving techniques

ATTENDANCE:

Students are responsible for all material covered in class, as well as all assigned work (textbook, study problems, homework exercises).  Students who miss more than 25% of the lecture/lab days…. may be dropped from the class (at the discretion of the instructor).  Students must have good class attendance to be successful   in this course.

Disability Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.

COURSE GRADING:

  • Lecture exams………………………………………………………………………………….……………….………

  • Assignments, quizzes, study problems, laboratory, participation/attendance….………..

  • Final exam (comprehensive)………………………………………………………………….……………………

  •  UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM:

A  =  90  -  100                             F  =  Below   60

B  =  80  -   89                  I  =  Incomplete

C  =  70  -   79                  W  =  Withdrawal

D  =  60  -   69

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:

  • Fundamentals to Genetics; Mendelian Genetics, Mitosis/Meiosis

  • DNA; Structure, Replication, Organization

  • Genetic Code; transcription, translation Regulation

  • Developmental Genetics

  • Population Genetics

  • Evolutionary Genetics

 

COURSE FORMAT:

Biology 3402 is a life science course…… intended to provide an in depth study in the field of genetics.

Students are expected to utilize problem solving portions and exercises to reinforce lecture material.

I agree to the Chinese proverb:

“I hear I forget, I see and I remember,  I do and I understand”

 

 

COURSE PREPARATIONS:

Students should allow a very minimum of 4-12 hours per week for reading, reviewing, studying, and homework exercises.  Reading/ study areas will be announced prior to lecture/lab class times.

“How to survive and excel in Biology 3402”

  1. Read textbook and study key terms before the material is presented in class.

  2. If after reading it and you don’t understand it…..listen carefully to the lecture, if you still don’t understand it…. Ask about it!

  3. Make yourself “flash-cards” of new or difficult words…..carry them with you for quick review.

  4. Study diagrams and illustrations carefully.

  5. Highlight key ideas while reading

  6. Summarize what you have read.

  7. Study questions at the end of the chapters

  8. Form small study groups with other students

  9. Lectures may be recorded for review and “filling” gaps in your notes

  10. Take Good Notes!

  11. Review constantly

  12. Study smarter…. Not harder!

  13. Science  builds on itself…. Bigger ideas are composed of many smaller ideas….. don’t get behind!

 

 

 

 Rev 07/18/2012