General Information

• Name: Introduction to Human Genetics Lab
• Discipline: Biology (BIOL)
• Units (Credits): 1
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Corequisites: BIOL 208

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Provides an opportunity to learn how to extract and amplify
genomic DNA using the polymerase chain reaction; apply concepts of chemistry and evolutionary biology to study an organism they choose; identify a question involving their chosen organism and answer it using DNA technology; research and identify protocols and materials such as M-SAT primers specific to the organism they choose; subject data to statistical analysis and relate their findings to concepts of evolution.

II: Course Objectives

: Provides an opportunity to learn how to extract and amplify genomic DNA using the polymerase chain reaction; apply concepts of chemistry and evolutionary biology to study an organism they choose; identify a question involving their chosen organism and answer it using DNA technology; research and identify protocols and materials such as M-SAT primers specific to the organism they choose; subject data to statistical analysis and relate their findings to concepts of evolution.

Upon completion of BIOL 212, the student will have:

• 1.Gained factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends) about Introduction to Human Genetics Lab.
• 2.Learned fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories of Introduction to Human Genetics Lab.
• 3.Learned to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem-solving, and decisions) in Introduction to Human Genetics Lab.
• 4.Developed specific skills, competencies and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to Introduction to Human Genetics Lab.
• 5.Acquired an interest in learning more by asking questions and seeking answers about Introduction to Human Genetics Lab.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

A.S. Biological Sciences Emphasis Program Mission: BIOL 212 does not fulfill any A.S. Program requirement at WNC.

Science, Mathematics and Engineering Division Mission: Students completing BIOL 212 will be prepared to transfer to 4-year colleges and study more advanced coursework in Genetics.