Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - BISC 202 OL01

Genetics (3)

Class Number: 5598

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Mar 4, 2024
    Mon, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 16, 2024
    Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 16, 2024
    Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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:

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

  • • Lecture Participation 10%
  • • Weekly Practice Assignment 10%
  • • Midterm Exam 35%
  • • Final Exam 45%

NOTES:

**Alternative Exam weighting: 

Option 1 = 35% midterm + 45% cumulative final exam.

Option 2 = 25% midterm + 55% cumulative final exam.

For each individual student: The instructor will calculate both options, and automatically use the best option to assign your final letter grade. 

Mode of teaching
Lecture: Online (via asynchronous lecture recordings, participation quizzes, and weekly assignments).  Weekly deadlines will be used to help students avoid falling behind.

Tutorials: Weekly videos and worksheets are provided as optional asynchronous resources.

Midterm: in person; Monday, March 4th, 6:30-8:20pm.

Final Exam: in person; date: TBA

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

You will need to be able to view videos and access CANVAS-based quizzes and resources each week, and you must attend the midterm and final exams IN PERSON.

REQUIRED READING:

No textbook required.


RECOMMENDED READING:

Klug, William S., Concepts of Genetics (11th or 12th editions are recommended, but older editions are acceptable)

OR

Griffiths, Anthony J. F. An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. (11th edition is recommended, but older editions are acceptable)


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