BIO 515 - Genetics and Cell Biology

This course is a survey of the cellular and molecular basis of biological traits and their transmission during reproduction. Beginning with the structure of the cell and its constitutents, the course will then cover the chromosomal basis of inheritance and the behavior of chromosomes during mitosis. Mendel’s rules of inheritance, linkage, another non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance will be covered. A preliminary introduction to the molecular basis of genes will include DNA structure, its replication, the genetic code, and the control of gene expression. Students will be required to demonstrate how their knowledge of genetics and cell biology can be taught within the learning standards set forth by the National Science Education Standards (NSES), National Scsience Teachers Association (NSTA) and New York State.
Lecture
3 Credits
Prerequisite BIO 510
Offered in the Spring Semester