Chabot College Fall 2008Course Outline for Biology 25HUMAN HEREDITY AND EVOLUTIONCatalog Description: 25 - Human Heredity and Evolution 3 unitsFundamental concepts underlying heredity and evolution with a focus on the human species. Includes cell division, reproduction, molecular genetics, inheritance, population genetics, and evolution. Contemporary topics such as reproductive technologies, biotechnology, gene therapy, prenatal diagnosis,bioethics, and the genetics of cancer will be explored. 3 hours lecture.[Typical contact hours: 52.5]Prerequisite Skills: NoneExpected Outcomes for Students: Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:1. explain how genetic information is transferred from generation to generation;2. describe how genetic information is stored, communicated, controlled, and expressed;3. discuss mechanisms of heredity and analyze patterns of inheritance;4. relate genetic principles to population genetics and evolution;5. outline techniques used in genetic engineering or biotechnology.Course Content: 1. History and overview of genetics2. Cells and cell division3. Meiosis and reproduction4. Single gene inheritance5. Polygenic traits and complex modes of inheritance6. DNA structure and replication7. Protein synthesis8. Control of gene expression9. Gene mutations10. Chromosomes and chromosomal abnormalities11. Population genetics12. Evolution13. Genetics of cancer14. Biotechnology15. Reproductive technologies16. GenomicsMethods of Presentation:1. Lecture 2 Media presentations3. Discussions4 In-class activities and simulationsChabot CollegeCourse Outline for Biology 25, page 2Fall 2008Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:1. Typical Assignments:a. Using models, simulate the movement of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.Outline how the two processes differb. Read the family history of the genetically inherited trait. Construct a pedigree anddeterminethe mode of inheritance for this traitc. Research a current article on stem cell research. Write a summary of the article and discuss the article in class2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: a. Quizzes b. Minimum of 2 midterm examinations c. Student projects d. Final examinationTextbook(s) (Typical):Human Genetics, Ricki Lewis 8th Edition McGraw Hill, 2005Special Student Material:None.RO revised