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High School Biology: Introduction to Genetics (Self Paced)
Dr. Anne Schwab, Ph.D. Biology and Science
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In this 5 week science course, learners will be introduced to genes and the basic principles of genetics.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
This is a FLEXIBLE schedule class. There will be NO LIVE MEETINGS!! For 5 weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM EST a video lecture will be posted. In these lectures I will be using Power Point slides to clearly illustrate each point and will use diagrams, pictures and videos so learners can easily understand the concepts. Learners are encouraged to take notes during the lectures. A worksheet with questions about each lecture will also be posted, that the student can return to me for...
3 units//10 lessons//5 Weeks
Unit 1FundamentalsFundamentals3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Introduction-Introduction -Discovery of the genetic material -Structure of the DNA double helixWeek 2Lesson 2Cell division: Mitosis-Genomes -Prokaryotic cell division -Chromosomes and karyotypes -Interphase -Phases of mitosisWeek 3Lesson 3Cell division: Meiosis-Review of mitosis -Phases meiosis -Mistakes during meiosisUnit 2Classical GeneticsClassical Genetics4 lessons2 WeeksWeek 4Lesson 4Mendelian GeneticsWho was Gregor Mendel -Monohybrid crosses -Punnett squares -Test crosses -Dihybrid crossesWeek 5Lesson 5Extending Mendelian Genetics-Incomplete dominance -Codominance -Multiple alleles -Epistasis -Pleiotropy -Polygenic inheritance -Lethal alleles -Variable expressivity -Incomplete penetranceLesson 6Patterns of Inheritance-X-linked inheritance -Human Pedigree Analysis -Autosomal recessive disorders -Autosomal dominant disorders -X-linked recessive disorder -X-linkedl dominant disorders -Y-linked disorders -InbreedingLesson 7Gene linkage- Who was Thomas Morgan Hunt -Recombination -Incomplete linkage -Recombination frequency -Linkage mapsUnit 3Molecular GeneticsMolecular Genetics3 lessons1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 8DNA Replication-Mendelson and Stahl experiment -DNA replication in eukaryotes -DNA replication in prokaryotesLesson 9From DNA to Protein-The genetic code -RNA -Transcription -RNA processing -TranslationLesson 10Techniques in Genetics-Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) -Sanger Sequencing -Gene Cloning -CRISPR
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
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.
Homework Offered
There will be worksheets posted after every lecture.Assessments Offered
I will be posting an optional assignment, as well as a midterm and final exam that the student can complete and return to me.Grades Offered
I will be giving a percentage grade for the assessments returned to me and can provide a grade by request.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(73)
My name is Anne Schwab and I am excited to start sharing my knowledge about the biological sciences with your learners. I teach classes in general biology as well as topics such as parasitology, entomology, genetics and ecology. I also teach...
Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly or $60 for all content10 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 14 learners
Ages: 13-18
