Genetics

Catalog description

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Describe basic inheritance patterns and the chromosomal basis of heredity; (2) Describe gene organization and genome structure; (3) Demonstrate knowledge of the process of gene expression and regulation; (4) Explain mutation as a source of genetic variability; (5) Describe a historical perspective of genetics, identifying breakthroughs in discovery; and (6) Apply skills in analysis, problem-solving, communication and ethical perspective to genetics.