Elisabeth Thompson-Eagle, Ph.D. Office Hours: MTSC 328 (951) 328 – 3835 [email protected] http://academic.rcc.edu/thompson-eagle This is a tentative schedule. Students are responsible for changes in the syllabus. LAST DAY TO ADD = 2/24/12, LAST DAY TO DROP (NO "W") = 3/12/12. DROP WITH A "W" = 5/16/12, Monday President's Day Holiday = 2/20/12, Spring Break = 4/9-4/13/12, Monday Memorial Day Holiday = 5/28/12 APPROXIMATE GRADING SCALE for the course is as follows: A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89% C = 70 - 79% D = 60 - 69% F = Below 60% POLICIES AND ACADEMIC HONESTY: All exams and assignments must be your own work, original and written in your own words in order to receive credit for the activity. You will be expected to adhere to the College's policies on academic honesty at all times. Anyone caught cheating, copying or plagiarizing on exams, quizzes, assignments, homework, presentations or any other work for this course will receive a zero for the assignment, be reported to the Dean, and subject to severe institutional disciplinary action according to RCC policy. MW 8-9:30AM MW 11AM-12 PM TR 8-9AM Week BIO 34: Preview & Study Topics Chapter(s) 1: 2/13, 2/15 Introduction to Genetics 1 2: ---, 2/22 Cell Structure and Function, Mitosis 2 3: 2/27, 2/29 Meiosis, Mendelian Genetics 2, 3 4: 3/5, 3/7 Mendelian Genetics 3 5: 3/12 Exam #1 1-3 5: 3/14 How are Traits Inherited? Pedigree Analysis 4 6: 3/19, 3/21 How are Complex Traits Inherited? Cytogenetics 5, 6 7: 3/26, 3/28 How are Traits Inherited? DNA Structure 7, 8 8: 4/2 DNA Structure and Replication 8 8: 4/4 Exam # 2 4-8 APRIL 9-13 SPRING BREAK 9: 4/16, 4/18 Control of Gene Expression, Proteins & Phenotypes 9, 10 10: 4/23, 4/25 Mutation and Variation, Genes and Cancer 11, 12 11: 4/30, 5/2 Recombinant DNA, Cloning and Biotechnology, Genomes 13, 14, 15 12: 5/7 Exam # 3 9-15 12: 5/9 Reproductive Technology, Gene Therapy & Counseling 16 13: 5/14, 5/16 Genetics of Immunity and Behavior 17, 18 14: 5/21, 5/23 Population Genetics, Selected Genetic Diseases 19, TBA 15: ---, 5/30 Selected Genetic Diseases TBA FINAL EXAM Mon. June 4, 11AM 1 - 19 Spring 2012 Human Genetics: MW 12-1:25pm MTSC 308 RCC2- TEXTBOOK: Human Heredity Principles & Issues 9th Ed. Michael R. Cummings - AN ACTIVATED RCC STUDENT E-MAIL ACCOUNT & WEB ACCESS IS REQUIRED. - FOUR RED PARSCORE FORMS. Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the structure and function of cellular structures. 2. Explain the basics of nucleic acid structure, gene replication, transcription, translation, and control of gene expression. 3. Compare and describe the steps of the cell cycle. 4. Compare and contrast the inheritance patterns of monogenic and multiple loci crosses. 5. Explain and interpret pedigree patterns. 6. Describe factors that can modify patterns of inheritance. 7. Explain sex determination in humans and contrast sex-linked, sex- modified, and sex-limited inheritance. 8. Explain normal human chromosome structure and examine variation in normal chromosome structure and number. 9. Explain the genetic influences on various human diseases such as cancer, metabolic and immunological disorders. GRADING: There are three lecture exams and a comprehensive final. All exams count. You must bring your RCC issued student ID to each exam and present the ID when turning in your exam. If you miss a midterm exam, half the points you earn on the final exam will be applied to the missed exam. There will be no make-up exams. You will only be allowed to miss ONE exam during the semester. If you miss the final exam, you will receive an "F" for the entire course. Periodic pop-quizzes will be given. No make up quizzes will be given. I may require additional assignments and will discuss these assignments in class. These assignments must be typed and turned in the correct format by the stated deadline. NO late assignments will be accepted. There may be opportunities for extra credit as announced in class. Point distribution is as follows: 3 Lecture Exams (each 100 points) = 300 Final Exam (200 points) = 200 Supplemental Points (quizzes, assignments, participation) = 100 Total = 600 Points ATTENDANCE: Attendance of every class is mandatory. You are expected to attend lecture sessions and arrive ON TIME. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each session. If you miss more than 6 hours of lecture, I reserve the right to drop you from the course or issue a failing grade. Each tardy equals .5 of an absence. If you are late to class more than 6 times, I reserve the right to drop you from the course or issue a failing grade. Late students will not be permitted to take pop quizzes if the quiz is already in session. ACCOMMODATIONS: Please keep me informed. If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work, I urge you to contact the staff in Disabled Student Services, in the Administration Building or call 222 - 8060. DSP&S will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.3 DICTIONARIES/TRANSLATION DEVICES: You may not use any dictionary, translation device or calculator during any lecture exam or quizzes. USE OF RECORDERS: There will be specific conditions under which students will be allowed to use a recorder in the course. Please see me to discuss these conditions. The right to use a recorder may be revoked at any time during the semester. CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS: The goal of this class is to have fun learning about genetics! Each student is paying for the right to be in class and I will not allow anyone to infringe on the rights of others. PLEASE turn all beepers and cell phones off during class. Excessive talking or cell phones/pagers going off during class will result in a pop quiz. No food or drink is allowed in class. Successful students conduct themselves in a professional manner because college is a professional environment. Keys to Success Commitment: School is your job! Organization: Keep good notes – re-read them, re-write them. Plan your time wisely. Goals: Get your work done on time. Don’t procrastinate. Follow a reasonable schedule. Persistence: If you stumble, dust yourself off and get going again.