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Biology: Introduction to Genetics

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Ages 13-17
Live Group Class
In this 10 week science course, learners will be introduced to genes and the basic principles of genetics. #academic
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(99 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
1-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. There will be voluntary homework assignments.
Assessment
I will not give a grade for this class, unless specifically requested by the learner or parent.
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
This  is an introductory genetics course aimed at high school  students who are interested in studying biology. Students will get some background on the history of the field and will learn about basic concepts such as Genes and Cell Division, Mendelian and Non-Mendelian Inheritance, Human Pedigrees, Chromosomal Patterns of Inheritance and basic molecular genetics, such as DNA replication, Transcription and translation. If time permits we will also discuss some methods in molecular genetics. I will draw back on my own experience as a genetics researcher.
Each class will be comprised of a lecture followed by exercises and review questions  if time allows. I will use slides with graphics and pictures and many examples to allow students to clearly follow and remain interested. My classes are interactive and I encourage discussions and questions. The course will be structured as follows:

Class 1: Introduction to genetics: what is a gene?
Class 2: Cell division Mitosis
Class 3: Cell division Meiosis
Class 4: Mendelian genetics
Class 5: Extending mendelian Genetics
Class 6: Human pedigrees
Class 7: Gene linkage
Class 8: DNA replication and PCR
Class 9: Transcription and Translation
Class 10: Revision/selected topics

Though there is no prerequisite for this class, students would benefit from being familiar with basic concepts of biology.
I will be providing lecture notes  as well as optional assignments after each class

Learning Goals

After taking this class learners will be able to:
-Describe the processes and functions of mitosis and meiosis 
-Apply the principles of Mendelian inheritance.
-Analyze human pedigree charts and identify the mode of inheritance.
-Explain gene linkage and linkage maps
-Understand some basic principles of molecular genetics

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from McGill University
 I have a doctorate in Parasite Genetics from McGill University, Canada. I am a  former researcher  and have published several papers on the genetics of drug resistance and  disease susceptibility.  I  have taught genetics and  other topics in biology in university.

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