Download Course Specification BIOL 338 – Genetics

Beirut Arab University
Faculty of Science
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Course Specification
BIOL 338 – Genetics
Basic Information
Course Title: Genetics
Code: BIOL338
Hours: 3 per weeks
Lecture: 3 Tutorial: 0 Practical: 0 Credit hours: 3
Year: 3rd
Academic Year/Level:
Term: Spring
Specialization: Biology/Biochemistry
Catalog Description: A study of the basic principles of classical and modern genetics. Topics
include Mendelian inheritance and deviations from classical Mendelian ratios, pedigree analysis,
gene interactions, gene mutation, linkage, gene mapping and population genetics.
Prerequisite: BIOL231
Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the basic
Principles of Classical and Modern Genetics. The course aims to provide students with the
specialist knowledge necessary for understanding Principles of Genetics.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO’s)
Knowledge and understanding: At the end of this course the students should be able to:
K1- Define linkage and explain why linkage interferes with independent assortment.
K2- Distinguish between parental and recombinant phenotypes.
K3- Explain how crossing over can unlink genes.
K4- Map a linear sequence of genes on a chromosome using given recombination
frequencies from experimental crosses.
K5- Explain why a recessive sex-linked gene is expressed in human males.
Intellectual abilities: At the end of this course the students should be able to:
I1- Analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources relevant to Principles of
Genetics.
I2- Exercise appropriate judgment in selecting and presenting information relevant to
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Genetics.
Professional and Practical competencies: At the end of this course the students should be
able to:
P1- To solve transmission genetics problems, make accurate predictions about inheritance
of genetic traits, and map the locations of genes.
General and Transferable Skills: At the end of this course the students should be able to:
S1- Communicate with others positively
S2- Think independently and access relevant literature and review information.
Student Assessment Methods, Schedule and Grading
Assess.
No.
Type
1
Written Exam
2
Written Exam + Assignment
3
Final Exam
To assess
K1, K2, K3,
K4, k5,
K4, K5, K6,
K7, P1
I1, I2, K4,
k6, k7, k8
Total
Start Week
No.
Submission
Week No.
Weight of
Assess.
7
7
30%
12
12
30%
16
16
40%
100%
Assessments Weighting:
The weight (tentative) in final grade to midterms, home works etc. is as follows:
1st Assessment
2nd Assessment
(30%)
(30%)
(40%)
Final exam
List of References:
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Course Notes: Handouts and Lecture notes
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Text books:
- Benjamin Pierce, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, W.H. Freeman
and company, 3rd Edition, 2008.
- D. Peter Snustad, Michael J. Simmons, Principles of Genetics, 5th
edition, Wiley, 2007
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