Course title

SCI305

Pre-requisite

Two prior science courses with one in biology and a minimum of a B grade in each course.

Course description

Course Description:
This two part course is an introduction to the science study of genetics and evolution; reserved for students who have completed two years of science with one year in Biology; and minimum B grade for each course. Genetics will include the content of Mendel’s Laws of Heredity; DNA and Genes; Patterns of Human Heredity and Genome; and Genetic Technology. Evolution will include the content of History of Life; Theory of Evolution; Primate Evolution; and Organizing Life's Diversity.
Objective: In conclusion of this course students are expected to make evidence based conclusions on the validity of Genetics and Evolution; and make educated assessments for or against the use of practices based upon these concepts; through reading; writing; planning; research; modeling; coursework; presenting; and evaluating.

Course Topics

Semester 1: Genetics
Unit 1- Mendel and Meiosis
Mendel’s Laws of Heredity
Meiosis
Unit 2- DNA and Genes
DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
From DNA to Protein
Genetic Changes
Unit 3- Patterns of Heredity and Human Genetics
Mendelian Inheritance of Human Traits
When Heredity Follows Different Rules
Complex Inheritance of Human Traits
Unit 4- Genetic Technology
Applied Genetics
Recombinant DNA Technology
The Human Genome

Semester 2: Evolution
Unit 1- The History of Life
The Record of Life
The Origin of Life
Unit 2- The Theory of Evolution
Natural selection and the Evidence for Evolution
Mechanisms of Evolution
Unit 3- Primate Evolution
Primate Adaptation and Evolution
Human Ancestry
Unit 4- Organizing Life’s Diversity
Classification
The Six Kingdoms

Materials - Needed everyday:
Lead and Colored Pencils and Pens
Ruler and Compass
Lined and Blank Paper
Chromebooks

Grading:
Tests; Quizzes and Labs; Finals - 50%
Participation; Assignments; Presentations - 50%
Class participation.
In class assignments are expected to be handed in on time; and will receive full credit for being neat and complete. Students that do not meet this standard will be giving a 0.
Presentations will be graded upon the rubric provided in canvas and posted in class.

Scope & Sequence:
Learning Goal: Concepts are to be understood and applied with reading; writing; planning; research; modeling; coursework; presenting; and evaluating. In conclusion of this course students are expected to make evidence based conclusions on the validity of Genetics and Evolution; and make educated assessments for or against the use of practices based upon these concepts.

Semester 1: Genetics

Unit 1- Mendel and Meiosis
Learning Goal: Students will understand the diversity of organisms through the process of Meiosis and prediction of expressed genes; by completing hybrid crosses and mapping the stages of meiosis.
Mendel’s Laws of Heredity
Why mendel Succeeded
Mendel’s Monohybrid Crosses
Phenotypes and Genotypes
Mendel’s Dihybrid Crosses
Punnett Squares
Probability
Meiosis
Genes; Chromosomes; and Numbers
The Phases of Meiosis
Meiosis Provides for Genetic Variation
Nondisjunction
Gene Linkage and Maps

Unit 2- DNA and Genes
Learning Goal: Students will understand the process of DNA replication; Protein synthesis and Gene expression by carrying out a sequenced reenactment through modeling or diagraming.
DNA: The Molecule of Heredity
What is DNA?
Replication of DNA
From DNA to Protein
Genes and Proteins
RNA
Transcription
RNA processing
The Genetic Code
Translation: From mRNA to Protein
Genetic Changes
Mutations
Chromosomal Alterations
Causes of Mutations

Unit 3- Patterns of Heredity and Human Genetics
Learning Goal: Students will understand the linking and mapping of genes through generations; by completing a heredity chart on different known inheritance traits.
Mendelian Inheritance of Human Traits
Making a Pedigree
Simple Recessive Heredity
Simple Dominant Heredity
When Heredity Follows Different Rules
Complex Patterns of Inheritance
Environmental Influences
Complex Inheritance of Human Traits
Codominance in Humans
Multiple Alleles Govern Blood Type
Sex-Linked Traits in Humans
Polygenic Inheritance in Humans
Changes in Chromosome Numbers

Unit 4- Genetic Technology
Learning Goal: Students will understand the process and results of planned genetic alteration in different forms; by prediction of the outcome of altering different genes within different organisms.
Applied Genetics
Selective Breeding
Determining Genotypes
Recombinant DNA Technology
Genetic Engineering
Application of DNA Technology
The Human Genome
Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome
Application of the Human Genome Project

Semester 2: Evolution

Unit 1- The History of Life
Learning Goal: Students will understand the evidence of life’s origins and beginnings into modern known life; by relating known evidence to modern discoveries.
The Record of Life
Early History of Earth
History in Rocks
A Trip Through Geologic Time
The Origin of Life
Origins: The Early Ideas
Origins: The Modern Ideas
The Evolution of Cells

Unit 2- The Theory of Evolution
Learning Goal: Students will understand the evidence of evolution and its role in shaping diversity; by examinations and evaluation of patterns of evidence.
Natural selection and the Evidence for Evolution
Charles Darwin and Natural Selection
Adaptations: Evidence for Evolution
Other Evidence for Evolution
Mechanisms of Evolution
Population Genetics and Evolution
The Evolution of Species
Patterns of Evolution

Unit 3- Primate Evolution
Learning Goal: Students will understand and appreciate the role of Primates in evolution; by linking the patterns of adaptation and skill between primates and human ancestry.
Primate Adaptation and Evolution
What is a primate?
Human Ancestry
Hominids
The Emergence of Modern Humans

Unit 4- Organizing Life’s Diversity
Learning Goal: Students will understand the taxonomy and classification of organisms by men to understand life; by following the patterns that assist in categorizing.
Classification
How Classification Began
Modern Classification
How Living Things Are Classified
The Six Kingdoms
How are evolutionary relationships determined?
Phylogenetic Classification: Models
The Six Kingdoms of Organisms

Course Specific Requirements:
Basic biology of heredity
Use of the metric system
Conversion from traditional to metric measuring system.
Use a ruler; compass; protractor; stencils.
Creating and reading Graphs on paper and on google sheets.
Reading from textbook; science journals
Writing APA research papers
Writing APA Experimental papers
Build Models
Diagram Molecular structures
20%-40% of time per week will be dedicated to work in lab

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Yuma

School / district Address

3150 South Avenue A

School zip code

85364

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

02/2/2018

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LADV
• Advanced science

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

05/23/2018

Online / Virtual

No