Prerequisites
General Biology 01:119:115-116
General Chemistry 01:160:161-162 or 01:160:163-164
Course Description
Genetics 380 is a 4-credit course designed to teach students basic concepts of Genetics. Each week, new material is introduced in lecture videos posted on Canvas. Understanding of this material is demonstrated by completing questions embedded in lecture videos, completing online homework assignments (via the Achieve site), working through recitation assignments in class, answering clicker questions during TWIG meetings, and completing 3 exams.
This course has a hybrid format consisting of both synchronous (in-person) and asynchronous (online) components. Recitation and TWIG meetings are synchronous and will be held in-person. Lectures and Online Homework (OH) assignments are asynchronous.
Course Syllabus
Course Satisfies Departmental Learning Goals
This course presents the fundamental terms, concepts and theories of genetics. In addition, key experimental results that contributed to the development of the field of genetics are discussed.
Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy
Two Hourly Exams (each is 20% of final grade)
Non-Cumulative Final Exam (20% of final grade)
Weekly Recitation Attendance and Participation (12% of final grade)
Online Homework (10% of final grade)
Lecture Questions Embedded in Videos (10% of final grade)
Weekly TWIG meeting attendance and participation (8% of final grade)
Course Materials
Required text: Benjamin A. Pierce, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, 7th edition
ISBN: 1-319-21680-3
Required: Online access to Achieve site.
Note that registration on the Achieve site includes access to the e-version of the required text, so there is no need to purchase a hard copy. Use of iClickers is also included with registration on Achieve. During TWIG meetings, students will use their own electronic device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc) together with the iClicker app, so there is no need to purchase a clicker device.
Course Closed?
If this course is closed, please add your name to request an spn for the course under the Department of Genetics section of the SPN Request Page. Please note the system does not notify students unless they can be accommodated in the course. SPNs are distributed throughout the remainder of the semester and through the drop/add period. We ask that if you are provided an spn for a course and choose not to use it, to please notify our offices at
Faculty
Dr. D. Glodowski
** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.