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Class # 17408

TR 1530-1645

Biology 360 GENETICS Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Instructor:

Rheem D. Medh, Ph. D. [email protected]

Course Materials/Text: Genetics: From Genes to Genomes by Hartwell et al.; 6th edition, McGrawHill, 2018; print or digital version, along with optional publisher’s resources. The course has been enrolled to deliver course materials digitally through the myCSUNDigitalAccess program (Hartwell’s Genetics: From Genes to Genomes (w/Connect)). This will ensure that all enrolled students will have access to the materials through Canvas on the 1st day of class, at a substantially lowered price. Any student who wants to Opt-Out must do so no later than 9/11/2020, at which point access to the materials would be removed and no charges would be incurred; they would then have to find the materials elsewhere. Students who do not Opt-Out will continue to have access to their materials in Canvas throughout the semester, and a charge (E-book+Connect is approximately $68.00) for those materials will be placed on their student accounts with the University around the 5th week of classes. No charges will be refunded or reversed after the Opt-Out deadline of 9/11. The digital course materials include assignments in the form of LearnSmart study guides, and quizzes, which if completed in a timely manner, will earn you points. For students who Opt-Out, there will be parallel credit options (through PLF sessions), so you will not be at a points disadvantage, but it is strongly recommended that you enroll in digital access to fully benefit from the course. For students enrolling in DigitalAccess, instructions for registering are provided on canvas in the file: iaconnectcanvasdeepintegration. For students wishing to opt-out, instructions are provided on canvas under the tab: Opt-Out Instructions. If you Opt-Out & want to purchase the book on your own, here are the ISBN numbers: Hardcopy: ISBN10: 1259700909 | ISBN13: 9781259700903 ($268) Looseleaf: ISBN10: 1260041212 | ISBN13: 9781260041217 ($189) E-Book-6m: ISBN10: 1260941949 | ISBN13: 9781260941944 ($45) Hardcopy + Connect: Loose Leaf + Connect: EBook + Connect:

ISBN10: 1260377040 | ISBN13: 9781260377040 ($291) ISBN10: 1260377032 | ISBN13: 9781260377033 ($232) ISBN10: 1260041182 | ISBN13: 9781260041187 ($86)

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Class # 17408 Course Website:

TR 1530-1645 https://canvas.csun.edu/courses/81877

CLASS SCHEDULE: Meeting URL: Meeting ID: Passcode: OFFICE HOURS:

Meeting URL: Meeting ID: Passcode:

TR 3:30pm - 4:45pm online via zoom

https://csun.zoom.us/j/93780882111 937 8088 2111 293778 TR: 9:45am - 10:45am online via zoom OR email me to set up a zoom appointment https://csun.zoom.us/j/93186798411 931 8679 8411 360567

(because of the pandemic, the instructor will not be available for on-campus meetings or office-hours) Peer Learning Facilitator (PLF)*: Armen Khanbabaei [email protected] PLF Sessions: Armen will conduct three PLF tutoring sessions every week. Each student may sign up for ONE of those sessions via Canvas. F: 2pm - 3pm, 3:05pm - 4:05pm, 4:10pm – 5:10pm Armen will help you with approaching questions more effectively, and revisit topics that may be more difficult to comprehend. Although there are a set of topics/ questions to facilitate each session; PLFs are meant to enhance your learning experience for this course, therefore the content will remain fluid to accommodate and address student needs. PLF Office Hours: TR: 4:50pm - 5:50pm or email if it’s a quick question Meeting URL: Meeting ID:

https://csun.zoom.us/j/92985721589 929 8572 1589

*Every student who Opts-Out of the DigitalAccess Program MUST sign up for ONE of the PLF sessions. Instead of earning points via Connect, they will earn points for attending PLF sessions AND for taking quizzes assigned through PLF. *Students who enroll in DigitalAccess MAY participate in PLF sessions but can receive credit EITHER for assignments offered through DigitalAccess (Connect) OR through PLF sessions. They will not earn credit through both platforms. At the end of the semester, the better of the two scores will be counted.

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Class # 17408

TR 1530-1645

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The past several decades have witnessed a revolution in genetics, beginning with unraveling the structure of DNA and deciphering the genetic code, to the creation of transgenic plants and animals, cloning, and most recently, mapping entire genomes. The goal of this course is to provide a clear perspective of the basic principles of the role of genes in heredity, cellular metabolism, and development and function of the organism. An overview of the latest developments and implications of functional genomics will also be provided. Topics to be covered include: a. b. c.

d. e.

The role of genes in the control of heredity, encompassing the basic principles of Mendelian inheritance and deviations from those principles. Use of problem-solving skills to predict genetic outcomes. Structural organization of the genetic material, organization of genes into chromosomes, and mechanisms by which traits are either linked or inherited independently. Cell division, gene replication and transmission of genetic information to progeny. Mechanisms of gene expression. Molecular basis of genetic disease; mutations; the genetics of cancer; recent developments in genomic technology.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: This course is designed for students majoring in Biology. Prerequisites are: Biol 101 OR Biol 106 and 107. A student should not attempt to take Biol 107 and Biol 360 in the same semester. To pass this course students are expected to: a. b. c. d. e.

Attend class regularly, be attentive, participate in discussions and ask questions if a concept is not clear. Perform satisfactorily in ALL quizzes, with a combined average of at least 50%. Satisfactorily complete weekly problems assigned through canvas. Satisfactorily perform in two mid-term exams with a combined average of at least 50%. Satisfactorily perform in the final exam with a score of at least 50%.

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Class # 17408

TR 1530-1645

METHOD OF EVALUATION: a.

i) Complete the LearnSmart Study Guide on DigitalAccess(Connect) (linked to Canvas) OR ii) attend a weekly PLF session (50 points) You have the option to complete both (i) and (ii), however, at the end of the semester, the better of your two sets of scores will be counted towards your grade.

b.

Chapter-end Quizzes: There will be 10 end-of-chapter quizzes (see class schedule) worth 10 points each. Format of questions will be in Multiple-choice, True or False, Matching etc. You may i) take quizzes assigned through DigitalAccess (Connect) (these are linked to Canvas) OR ii) those assigned through PLF sessions. (100 points) You have the option to complete quizzes through both (i) and (ii), however, at the end of the semester, the better of your two sets of scores will be counted towards your grade.

c.

Weekly Problems: You will be assigned a problem through Canvas every week (due every Tuesday, except Exam weeks: 12 problems total), worth 5 points each. Answers to problems will be objective: multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, select-from-dropdown-options, etc. (midterms will contain problems similar in format and content) (60 points)

d.

In-Class Activities: There will be periodic activities such as crosswords, games and animations. Participation and/or completion of these activities will earn you points. (40 points)

e.

Mid-term Exams: There will be two mid-term exams on Canvas, worth 100 points each. The format will be multiple choice (similar to quizzes) and problems (similar to weekly problems). (200 points)

f.

Final Exam: The comprehensive final exam on Canvas will be worth 200 points. The format will be multiple choice (similar to quizzes) and problems (similar to (200 points) weekly problems). There are no make-up exams or extra credits available. Grades will be based on total points earned. There will be no curve. A AB+

≥ 92% 91-88% 86-83%

B BC+ C

82-79% 78-75% 74-71% 70-67%

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CD F

66-60% 59-55% < 55%

Class # 17408

TR 1530-1645

BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Unrestricted withdrawals are permitted only until the end of the third week. Thereafter, requests to drop a class will be honored only when a verifiable serious and compelling reason exists and when there is no viable alternative to withdrawal. Poor performance is NOT an acceptable reason for withdrawal. During the last three weeks of the semester withdrawals will not be approved except when a student is withdrawing from ALL classes for verifiable medical reasons. CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM: All forms of cheating and plagiarism (the claiming of the work of others as your own) are expressly forbidden by University rules and will not be tolerated. Any student observed cheating will be subject to disciplinary action by the University and may receive a grade of F in the course.

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