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Chabot College Fall 2002Course Outline for Biology 25HUMAN HEREDITY AND EVOLUTIONCatalog Description: 25 - Human Heredity and Evolution 3 unitsCurrent views regarding human genetics and evolution including the chemical basis of inheritance, gene action, genetic basis of evolution, and the social significance of this knowledge. 3 hours.Prerequisite Skills: NoneExpected Outcomes for Students: Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:1. state the significant discoveries that have led to current knowledge of genetics and evolution;2. explain the biochemical communication within cells and how it is transferred from generation togeneration;3. identify the ways in which the scientific achievements in genetics and evolution may influencehumans and their society.Course Content: 1. Introduction to heredity and evolution2. Organic evolution3. Patterns of inheritance4. Heredity in humans5. Reproduction and its human implications6. The chemical basis of inheritance7. Genes and their actions8. Heredity and environment9. Population genetics10. Human's genetic and evolutionary futureMethods of Presentation:1. Lecture 2. DiscussionsAssignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:1. Typical Assignments:a. Textbook readingsb. Outside readings of selected topics1) Human genome project2) Darwin's theories2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: a. Quizzes b. 2 midterm examinations c. Final examination c. Extra credit papers1) Maternal RNA heredity2) Genetic diseasesChabot CollegeCourse Outline for Biology 25, page 2Textbook(s) (Typical):The Human Species, R.M. Tullar, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2000Special Student Material:None.Revised:


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