By the end of the course, students will be able to... 

1. Explain who Gregor Mendel was and the experiments he conducted. 
2. Explain the difference between acquired and genetic traits. 
3. Describe the results of Gregor Mendel's pea plant experiments. 
4. Explain the difference between recessive and dominant traits. 
5. Carry out a Punnett square and interpret results.
6. Correctly notate dominant and recessive traits. 
7. Identify some human and animal traits that can be predicted using Punnett squares.
8. Describe what a pedigree is and what it is used for. 
9. Explain how genetic disorders are passed on from one family member to another. 
10. Explain who Charles Darwin is and how he theorized natural selection. 
11. Describe the theory of evolution. 
12. Use natural selection correctly to predict outcomes given a scenario.
13. Identify types of variation and how variation affects the planet. 
14. Explain the early humans and how the present-day human prevailed. 
15. In general, recognize the significance of how genetics play a part in populations and the world.
16. Identify parts of DNA and match DNA strands using base pairs. 
17. Explain why it is a problem for a mutation to occur.
18. Explain the difference between neutral, beneficial, and detrimental mutations.
19. In general, understand the lac operon and why genes are turned on/off. 
20. Identify the main symptoms of cystic fibrosis and albinism, along with how it affects people who have the disorders.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in Biomaterials from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I am currently pursuing a Master's of Engineering in this field.

I have also been an AP Biology tutor for 3 years, so it is my responsibility to be extremely proficient in these topics year-round. I myself completed and passed the AP Biology exam in 2017 with a score of 5. Genetics, heredity, and evolution are key topics in the subject.

These topics are often taught in many of my own private small-group classes, and I've designed and carried out courses that have included this material.

Homework Offered
This class goes with a workbook full of homework assignments for this class! These assignments are meant to be meaningful, helpful, and enjoyable to complete! They should only take 10-30 minutes, and will not be checked. 

As always, if these assignments add stress to your learner's experience, feel free to skip them.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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