| 12/21/2024 6:51:26 AM |
| Reinstated Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
BIO 20 | Title:
HUMAN GENETICS |
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| Full Title:
Human Genetics |
| Last Reviewed:9/23/2024 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Mechanisms of heredity with specific reference to humans. Course includes current genetic technologies and their ethical and societal consequences.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Mechanisms of heredity with specific reference to humans. Course includes current genetic technologies and their ethical and societal consequences.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 2020
| Inactive: | |
| Area: | C
| Natural Sciences
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | B2 | Life Science | Fall 2020 | |
| | B2 | Life Science | Fall 1981 | Summer 2011 |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 5B | Biological Sciences | Fall 2020 | |
| | 5B | Biological Sciences | Fall 1981 | Summer 2011 |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2020 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2020 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Explain the roles of DNA in the transmission of genetic characteristics between generations.
2. Predict the outcome of genetic crosses using Mendelian and other principles.
3. Critically analyze the impact of recent technological advances in genetics.
Objectives:
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During this course, students will:
1. Describe cellular organization and structure.
2. Explain the role of chromosomes, DNA, and RNA in cell function and information transfer.
3. Describe the roles of DNA and genes in reproduction, development, and disease.
4. Solve problems based on Mendelian inheritance.
5. Describe extensions and exceptions to Mendel's laws.
6. Explain the role of genetic changes in evolution.
7. Describe recent advances in genetics such as recombinant DNA, genetic engineering, and the
human genome project and how they are applied in gene therapy, genetic testing, and the
creation of genetically-modified organisms.
8. Evaluate how new technologies impact the individual, family and society.
9. Examine the history of eugenics and its current manifestations.
Topics and Scope
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I. Scientific Method
II. Cell Structure and Function
III. Gene Expression
A. Structure and function of DNA and RNA
B. Protein synthesis
C. Regulation of gene expression
IV. Reproduction
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Human reproduction and development
V. Mendelian Inheritance
VI. Beyond Mendelian Inheritance
A. Sex-linkage
B. Epigenetics
C. Environmental impacts
D. Other topics
VII. Mutation and Genetic Disease
VIII. Evolution
A. Theory of natural selection
B. Role of mutation
IX. Race and Eugenics
A. Historical perspective
B. Reproductive choice and the new eugenics
X. The Human Microbiome
XI. Recent Developments in Genetics and Genetic Technology (at least five topics selected from
the following)
A. Recombinant DNA
B. Genetic engineering
C. Genome sequencing
D. Gene therapy
E. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
F. Genetic testing
G. Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)/Cas9
H. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
I. Gene chips
J. Ancient DNA
K. Other recent developments
XII. Bioethics - Societal Impacts of the Science and Technology of Genetics
Assignments:
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1. Readings: 15-35 pages/week may include textbooks, scientific journals, and articles from
newspapers, magazines, and the Internet
2. Homework: 2-4 assignments; may include problem sets, case studies, and/or written
descriptions or discussions of lecture topics in short essay format
3. Oral reports: 1-2; research an approved topic and present a 5-10 minute report to the class
4. Formal assessment: 2-3 midterms and 1 final exam, including objective type questions,
genetics problems, and essay questions
5. Research papers: 2-3 research papers of 3-5 pages in length on current topics
6. Participation: regularly participate in class discussions on current topics
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
20 - 40% |
| Research papers, homework (short essays) | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 20% |
| Homework problems, case studies | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
40 - 60% |
| Midterms and final exam; may include multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion, genetics problems, and/or essays | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| Attendance, participation in group work, oral reports | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Human Genetics: Concepts And Applications. 11th ed. Lewis, Ricki. McGraw-Hill. 2015 (classic)
Recommended Books:
Human Heredity: Principles & Issues. 11th ed. Cummings, Michael. Cengage Learning. 2015 (classic)
Cartoon Guide To Genetics. Updated edition. Gonick, Larry and Wheelis, Mark. Harper Collins. 1991 (classic)
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