Summer 2024 - BISC 202 D100
Genetics (3)
Class Number: 1489
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
kathleef@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5611
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Prerequisites:
BISC 101 and 102, both with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Principles and concepts of transmission of genetic information. Topics include: molecular basis of inheritance, interpretation of pedigrees, chromosomal mapping, linkage, crosses, epigenetics, and the regulation and flow of genetic information from DNA to proteins. Focus on problem-solving.
COURSE DETAILS:
Topics to be covered
- Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance
- Gene interactions
- Mapping linked genes
- Prokaryotic genetics
- Chromosome mutations
- Genetic information
- Genetic code
- DNA structure and function
- DNA replication
- Transcription and translatio
- Gene expression and regulation
Grading
- Tutorial activities 10%
- Lecture participation 10%
- Midterm exam 35%
- Cumulative final exam 45%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
- Access to Canvas (canvas.sfu.ca)
iClickers will be required.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Klugg et al., Concepts of Genetics, 12th edition, Pearson; ISBN: 9780133981964
Registrar Notes:
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