BIO 220 - Genetics with Laboratory

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Formerly BIO 220 - Genetics

This course meets the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement.

Study the mechanism of heredity, moving from the discoveries of Mendel through molecular genetics. Apply studies in viral, prokaryotic and eukaryotic model systems to the understanding of human inheritance and molecular genetics. Perform techniques used in research and biotechnology settings. Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or permission of department chair and eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A and any general education math.

Note: Credit is not given for both BIO 220 and BIO 212 or BIO 220 and BIO 285 Special Topics in Biology - Genetics. Typically offered at MC; fall term.

Course Outcomes:

Describe the structure, regulation, and function of genetic material and predict the outcome of changes to that material in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Describe the process of genetic transmission and predict offspring from sexual and asexual reproduction.
Identify and calculate genetic linkage and use appropriate statistical analysis to assess predictions made.
Formulate a hypothesis based on observation, gather data applicable to test the hypothesis, and demonstrate qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the hypothesis.
Generate and interpret graphs to display experimental data, and use the graphs to assess data.
Utilize public databases to locate information appropriate to an assigned topic, and use provided information to critique current scientific topics.