Spring Online


Human Genetics

BIOS 225--Four Quarter Hours

Tarig Higazi
Elson Hall 249
Ohio University--Zanesville Campus
(740)588-1533
higazi@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.


Course
Description

Basic principles of inheritance in humans. Normal and abnormal chromosome constitutions, gene-protein interrelationships, and factors that cause mutations of genes and chromosomes. Significance of genetics in life of human society.

Prerequisites

NO CREDIT IF 325. For nonmajors.



Methods of Course Instruction

Blackboard course content, discussion boards, lecture notes & Chapter outlines online, e-mail or mail submissions, Link to textbook web site, etc.


Course Objectives

To expose students to the basic principles and concepts of inheritance in humans, normal and abnormal chromosome constitutions, gene-protein interrelationships, and factors that cause mutations of genes and chromosomes. The course addresses the significance of genetics in life of human society.


General Course Requirements

There is no prerequisite for BIOS 225. However, a student cannot earn credit for both BIOS 225 and the majors course BIOS 325 General Genetics.

Requirements: 4 exams, quizzes, 3 research papers and quizzes & discussion board, class participation


Materials

Required

Text(s)
Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, 8th. Ed. By: Ricki Lewis; McGraw-Hill
ISBN 0-07-722127-3 (soft cover)

Additional or Optional Materials
Web and library resources listed on class website.

Note: Books for the course are in stock at the Zane State/OUZ Campus Bookstore or College Book Store in Athens, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Alternative source where materials should be obtained: Zanesville bookstore


Exams
Requirements

4 exams -No proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: Online

Dates of Exams
TBA.


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