Bio 109 Online: Summer 2008 Course Calendar

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Dates

Topics

Puzzles (5 pt)
Quizzes (10 pt)
Activities (15 pt)

Unit 1:

Cells,
Cycles & Cytogenetics

 

Exam Due Sun, July 13

 

Activity: Genetic Diseases Web Search

Ch 1: Perspective on Human Genetics

Forum: Student Introductions (required, no points)

Lecture: Chemistry of Cells

Pz: Macromolecules

Pz: Cell Structure

QZ: Chap 1

Ch 2: Cells and Cell Division

Pz: Mitosis

Pz: Meiosis

QZ: Chap 2

Ch 6: Cytogenetics

Pz: Cytogenetics

QZ: Chap 6

Ch 7: Development and Sex Determination

QZ: Chap 7

Unit 2:

Transmission Genetics

 

Exam Due Tue, July 22

 

ACT: Complex Traits Web Search  OR My Family Pedigree

Ch 3: Transmission of Genes from Generation to Generation

Lecture: Basic Genetic Terminology

Pz: Genetic Terms

QZ: Chap 3

Lecture: Solving Genetic Problems
Lecture: Two-Gene Crosses

QZ: 1-Gene Problems
QZ: DLC Transmission Genetics
QZ: 2-Gene Problems

Ch 4: Pedigree Analysis

Lecture: X-Linked Problems

QZ: Pedigree Analysis

QZ: Sex-Linked Problems
QZ: Chap 4

Ch 5: Interaction of Genes and Environment

QZ: Chap 5


Unit 3:

Molecular Genetics

 

Exam Due Thur, July 31

 

ACT: DNA Isolation in your Kitchen OR Genetic Testing

Ch 8: DNA and Chromosomal Organization

Pz: DNA

QZ: Chap 8
Tut QZ:
DLC Molecular Genetics

Ch 9: Gene Expression from Genes to Proteins

Pz: RNA

QZ: Chap 9
Tut QZ:  DLC Historical Experiments

Ch 10: From Proteins to Phenotypes

Ch 11: Mutation - Source of Genetic Variation

Pz: Protein Synthesis and Mutations
Pz: Genetic Diseases

QZ: Chap 10
QZ: Chap 11

Ch 12: Genes and Cancer

Pz: Cancer Genetics

QZ: Chap 12

Ch13: Cloning and Recombinant DNA

Pz: Genetic Engineering

QZ: Chap 13

Unit D:

Biotechnology & Genomics

 

Exam Due Sat, Aug 9

 

ACT: Biotechnology OR Forensics

Ch 14: Biotechnology and Society

QZ: Chap 14
Tut QZ:
DLC Genetic Engineering

Ch 15: Human Genome Project and Genomics

Pz: Genomics

QZ: Chap 15
Tut QZ:  DLC Genomics
Tut QZ:  DLC Romanov Mystery

Ch 16: Reproductive Technology, Gene Therapy, Genetic Counseling

Pz: Gene and Protein Therapy
Pz: Reproductive Technology

QZ: Chap 16

DUE Sun, Aug 10

 

Activity Portfolio

Optional Cumulative Final Exam 4

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