Molecular Biology and GeneticsBIOL 202, Summer Session II: 2011Class Information:Instructor:Dr. Tonya Laakko TrainOffice Hours: Wednesday and Friday 11 :15- 12 :45 and by appointmentCourse Goals The successful student will have achieved the following goals upon completion of this course:- Will have gained a fundamental understanding of the transmission of genetic material- Will understand the process and result of recombination of genetic material- Will know how to determine phenotypic outcomes of single and multiple gene crosses- Will have a solid understanding of the molecular basis of genetic information and gene expression- Will understand the molecular basis and phenotypic outcomes of genetic mutations- Will be able to relate genetic concepts to real-life situations- Will understand and know the molecules involved in replication, transcription and translation of genetic materialRequired Text:Additional Requirements:Exams: Semester exams will utilize a variety of question formats. There will be true/false, multiple choice, fill-ins, problems and short answer questions.Final Exam: The final exam will be cumulative and will consist of true/false, multiple choice, short answer and problems.Recitation: The grade for the recitation portion of this course will be comprised of graded assigned problems and in-class group work.Lecture Outline –Dr. Train reserve the right to make modifications as necessaryMolecular Biology and Genetics BIOL 202, Summer Session II: 2011 Class Information: Lecture: M-F, 9:45-11:15 a.m., Wilson Hall 107 Recitations: MTTh 12:00-12:50 p.m. (601) or 1:00-1:50 p.m. (602), Wilson Hall 213 Instructor: Dr. Tonya Laakko Train Office: Wilson Hall 210 Contact: [email protected] Office Hours: Wednesday and Friday 11 :15- 12 :45 and by appointment Recitation Instructor: Nick Garcia Contact: [email protected] Course Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of genetics and molecular biology. We will investigate how genes result in traits, how genetic material is transmitted and recombined and the biological consequences of major chromosomal abnormalities. In addition, students will learn the molecular processes of DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene expression and mutation. There will also be an introduction to current molecular techniques and current and future advances in the field. Course Goals The successful student will have achieved the following goals upon completion of this course: • Will have gained a fundamental understanding of the transmission of genetic material • Will understand the process and result of recombination of genetic material • Will know how to determine phenotypic outcomes of single and multiple gene crosses • Will have a solid understanding of the molecular basis of genetic information and gene expression • Will understand the molecular basis and phenotypic outcomes of genetic mutations • Will be able to relate genetic concepts to real-life situations • Will understand and know the molecules involved in replication, transcription and translation of genetic material Required Text: Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 9th Edition, W.H. Freeman & Co. by Griffiths, Wessler, Lewontin, and Carroll Web-based bioinformatics tutorials, animations, and other supplemental information can be found at http://bcs.whfreeman.com/iga9e/ Additional Requirements: • Prerequisites are a grade of C or higher in BIOL 101 and CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 • Students will be required to utilize Blackboard™ (Bb)/Connect Carolinas to obtain assignments and other information. • You must be accessible at the email address listed in Bb/Connect Carolinas. • You must bring a calculator (cell phones may not be used as calculators) to each exam.Course Policies: • Attendance- It is to your benefit to attend each lecture and recitation session. This course will move quickly and cover a lot of material. If you fall behind it will be a significant disadvantage. With that said, there is no formal penalty for absences but attendance will be documented. Absences from recitation will result in a forfeit of any points earned during that session (including homework problems). • Missed Exams- You may NOT make-up missed exams. The rare exception to this policy is in the case of a University-approved absence or a documented emergency. • Integrity- Lying, cheating or stealing will not be tolerated. During examinations, the only electronic device that might be allowed is a calculator. All other electronics must be stowed. During class, texting, twittering, Facebooking… is disrespectful, please refrain from e-communicating. You are bound by the University Honor Code. The following statement was provided by the office of the Vice Chancellor and Provost and applies and is the policy for this course: “All work done in this class must be carried out within the letter and spirit of the UNC Honor Code. You must sign a pledge on all graded work certifying that no unauthorized assistance has been given or received. You are expected to maintain the confidentiality of examinations by divulging no information about any examination to a student who has not yet taken that exam. You are also responsible for consulting with your professors if you are unclear about the meaning of plagiarism or about whether any particular act on your part constitutes plagiarism. Please talk with the professor or your T.A. if you have any questions about how the Honor Code pertains to this course.” Special Needs: Please contact an instructor as soon as possible to discuss any documented special needs. We will do everything possible to make accommodations for your success in this class. The website for the Academic Success Program for Students with Learning Disabilities can be found at http://www.unc.edu/depts/lds/. Grading: Point distribution Percent of grade Semester exams (100 points each) 300 points 60 % Final Exam (cumulative) 150 points 30 % Recitation (homework/participation) 50 points 10 % The grading scale is as follows: A 93-100% C+ 77-79.9 D- 60-62.9 A- 90-92.9 C 73-76.9 F <60 B+ 87-89.9 C- 70-72.9 B 83-86.9 D+ 67-69.9 B- 80-82.9 D 63-66.9 UNC defines their grades as follows: “A - Mastery of course content at the highest level of attainment that can