Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - BISC 202 OL01

Genetics (3)

Class Number: 2700

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Jun 20, 2023
    Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Aug 10, 2023
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Ivona Mladenovic
    imladeno@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-7489
    Office: Office: 9237

  • Prerequisites:

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

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information.

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 translation
  • Gene expression and regulation

Grading

  • Contributions to online discussions 5%
  • Weekly reflective summaries 15%
  • Midterm exam (in person) 35%
  • Cumulative final exam (in person) 45%

NOTES:

Note

Midterm exam is in person, and is currently scheduled for Tuesday, June 20 at 14:30-16:20 in room WMC 3260.

Final exam’s date and place will be available later.


Mode of Teaching:

Lectures will be posted on Canvas as audio recordings.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Access to Canvas (canvas.sfu.ca)
  • Reliable equipment and access to the Internet

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • Klugg et al., Concepts of Genetics, 12th edition, Pearson; ISBN: 9780133981964

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.