Fall 2021 - BISC 202 D900
Genetics (3)
Class Number: 7790
Delivery Method: Remote
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
BurnabySep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 9, 2021
Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Onkar Bains
onkarb@sfu.ca
Office Hours: Office Hours: Office hours are by appointment via Zoom -
Instructor:
Onkar Bains
onkarb@sfu.ca
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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
- Tutorial participation and attendance 5%
- Midterm Exam 1 25%
- Midterm Exam 2 25%
- Final Exam 30%
- Online quizzes and assignments 15%
NOTES:
Midterms: synchronous; TBD
Final exam: synchronous; Face-to Face: TBD
Mode of teaching
Tutorial synchronous (remote)
Lectures – asynchronous with some synchronous sessions (asynchronous lectures will be recorded; synchronous sessions will be remote via Zoom)
By default, all synchronous components require access to reliable highspeed internet, an appropriate hardware and software that can support Zoom (see https://www.sfu.ca/itservices/technical/videoconferencing/zoom.html for requirements).
REQUIREMENTS:
Effective immediately, the Department of Biological Sciences is adopting a mandatory mask policy for all areas under Biology’s control and in spaces elsewhere where Biology faculty teach, applying to everyone regardless of vaccination status.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
-Completion of online quizzes and practice assignments requires Mastering Genetics access.
-Access to highspeed internet, webcam, and microphone (to watch videos and take part in office hours, tutorials, exams, etc.).
REQUIRED READING:
Cei/Klug. Mastering Genetics Without Etext for Concepts of Genetics, 1st edition. ISBN 9780137321391
RECOMMENDED READING:
Klug, William S., Concepts of Genetics, 12th Edition
ISBN-13: 9780134818979
ISBN-10: 0134818970
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021
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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.