Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - BISC 202 D100

Genetics (3)

Class Number: 2514

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 17, 2020
    Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.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

  • Weekly Online Quizzes 10%
  • Tutorial Participation 5%
  • Two Midterm Exams (25% each) 50%
  • Cumulative Final Exam 30%
  • Lectures Preparation/Participation/iClickers 5%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Completion of online quizzes and practice assignments requires MasteringGenetics access. iClickers will be used in class.

REQUIRED READING:

Klug, William S., Mastering Genetics without etext Concepts of Genetics, 12th edition
ISBN-13: 9780135789698
ISBN-10: 0135789699

RECOMMENDED READING:

**If you choose to purchase a textbook, you DO NOT need to purchase the Required Reading**
(Pkg/AC)
Klug, William S., Concepts of Genetics, with Mastering Genetics + EBook, 12th Edition
ISBN-13: 9780135866542
ISBN-19: 0135866545

**If you choose to purchase a textbook, you DO NOT need to purchase the Required Reading**
(Pkg/AC) 
Klug, William S., Concepts of Genetics A La Carte, with Mastering Genetics + EBook, 12th Edition
ISBN-13: 9780135866559
ISBN-10: 0135866553

**If you choose to purchase a textbook, you DO NOT need to purchase the Required Reading**
(AC/EBook)
Klug, William S., Mastering Genetics with EText for Concepts of Genetics, 12th Edition
ISBN-13: 9780135789766
ISBN-10: 0135789761

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