Spring 2019 - BISC 202 D100

Genetics (3)

Class Number: 2352

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 13, 2019
    Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information treated comparatively in man, animal, plant and microbe.

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics to be covered:

Mendel's Laws
Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
Gene Interactions
Linkage and Mapping
Gene Mutations
Chromosome Mutations
Bacterial Genetics
DNA Structure and Function
The Genetic Code
Control of Gene Expression
Population Genetics

Grading

  • Problem Sets 10%
  • Tutorial Quizzes/Problem Solving 10%
  • Two Midterm Exams (20% each) 40%
  • Cumulative Final Exam 35%
  • Lectures Preparation/Participation/iClickers 5%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Completion of problem sets requires MasteringGenetics access. iClickers will be used in class.

REQUIRED READING:

Klug et al., Concepts of Genetics, 12th edition (e-book with Mastering Genetics access), Pearson
ISBN: 9780133981964

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS