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The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics offers a Spring 2025 Genetics course taught by Dr. Amy E. Roberson, covering topics from Mendelian inheritance to genetic engineering and population genetics. The course includes lectures, exams, quizzes, and a presentation, with a grading breakdown of exams (50%), homework and quizzes (25%), participation (3%), and a final exam (22%). Students are expected to attend classes regularly, engage actively, and complete assignments on time, with specific guidelines for presentations and academic integrity.

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genetics syllabus

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics offers a Spring 2025 Genetics course taught by Dr. Amy E. Roberson, covering topics from Mendelian inheritance to genetic engineering and population genetics. The course includes lectures, exams, quizzes, and a presentation, with a grading breakdown of exams (50%), homework and quizzes (25%), participation (3%), and a final exam (22%). Students are expected to attend classes regularly, engage actively, and complete assignments on time, with specific guidelines for presentations and academic integrity.

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Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

Genetics
Course Syllabus—Spring 2025

Instructor: Amy E. Roberson, Ph.D. Lecture: M/W/F 1:40-2:30 p.m.


Phone: 405-521-2382 (office) Classroom: MAC-C23
E-mail: [email protected] Evening Support: Thursday (7-9 pm)
Office: MAC-U

Textbook: Griffiths A. et al., (2015) Introduction to Genetic Analysis. New York: W.H. Freeman and
Company.

Course Description:
This course will serve as an introduction to the study of genetics. We will begin with the Mendelian and
chromosomal theories of inheritance, followed by the molecular basis of gene transmission and expression. We
will also discuss techniques used in genetic research and genetic engineering. This will lead to the nature of
mutations and chromosome changes. Finally, we will learn about the study of genetics at the population level
and how genetics fits into the modern understanding of evolution.

Course Grade: Exams 50%


Homework, Quizzes, Presentation 25%
Participation 3%
Final Exam 22%
100%

Course Guidelines:
1. Attendance and active engagement in each class is an expected minimum requirement. Failure to attend
class will negatively affect your grade.

2. For both planned and unplanned absences, contact me to see what you have missed. Any major
assignments that are already scheduled must be submitted by their due date.

3. Always be on time for class. Students who arrive late will have their participation grades lowered. If
your tardiness is due to another class, a note or e-mail is required from the instructor for it to be excused.

4. Come to class prepared and aware of the day’s material and activity. We will have discussions, and you
will be expected to participate.

5. Take notes in class and review them before each class period.

6. To do well in this course, you must work the assigned homework problems at the end of the chapters.
These assignments will not be collected, but I will regularly check that you have completed them.
Homework will be due at the beginning of class on the day of a scheduled quiz; if you are absent, you
will be required to submit the homework and take the quiz upon your return to class.

7. Complete all assignments on time by their due date to avoid being penalized. Late assignments will be
deducted 10% for each day or part of the day they are late.

8. I encourage you to ask questions during and/or outside class as needed. You are responsible for seeking
assistance and indicating which concepts you need help understanding.
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9. Exams must be taken at the scheduled date and time unless prior arrangements have been discussed with
me. Students will not be allowed to make up exams without prior notification.

10. The use of electronic devices is prohibited during class.

Course Format:
Class sessions will include lectures, homework checks, quizzes, discussions, video clips, animations, molecular
models, etc.

There will be three in-class exams during the semester. The cumulative final exam will be given during finals
week.

Participation points are included in the grade to encourage your engagement in the course. You will be
rewarded with a perfect score if you consistently arrive on time and actively engage in the course.

Each student will give a presentation:


• Topic selection is due March 26. Record your topic in the document Topic Selection for Presentation,
which has been shared with you in Microsoft Teams. Students may not choose the same topic.
• The due date for the presentation is April 23. You will submit it through Microsoft Teams.

Additional resources for the course:


• Genetics Home Reference: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
• The Genetic Science Learning Center: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
• DNA From the Beginning (an animated primer of experiments that have formed modern genetics):
http://dnaftb.org/#molecules

Course and Homework Schedule

Week Reading Lecture Topic Homework Problems


1 Ch. 1 Introduction 1st Night Assignment
2 Ch. 2-3 Patterns of Inheritance Ch. 2: 32, 33, 35, 41 & Ch. 3: 24
3 Ch. 2: 43, 44, 51, 54, 59, 61, 65
4 Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance Ch. 2: 18, 19, 27, 29, 30 & Ch. 3: 13, 54
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EXAM I—Chapters 1, 2, 3
6 Ch. 4 Recombination and Linkage Ch. 4: 12, 13, 15, 18
7 Ch. 4: 21, 24, 26, 55, 58, 59
8 Ch. 6 From Gene to Phenotype Ch. 6: 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 23, 32, 58, 64
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EXAM II—Chapters 4, 6
10 Ch. 7 DNA: Structure and Replication Ch. 7: 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 25, 26
11 Ch. 8 RNA: Transcription and Processing Ch. 8: 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 23
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13 Ch. 9 Protein: Structure and Translation Ch. 9: 12, 13, 14, 17
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EXAM III—Chapters 7, 8, 9
15 Ch. 11 Regulation of Gene Transcription Ch. 11: 7, 10
(Presentation Due – April 23)
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16 Ch. 5 Bacterial Genetics Ch. 5: 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 31, 34
17 Ch. 10 Gene Isolation and Manipulation Ch. 10: 13, 14, 15, 20
18 Ch. 16 Point Mutations Ch. 16: 8, 9, 11, 12, 21, 36
19 FINAL EXAM WEEK

Presentation Instructions (Due Date: April 23)


Topic:
Complex traits (e.g., blood pressure, height, cardiovascular disease, and autism) are the combined result of
multiple genes and the environment. For ONE complex human trait of your choosing, identify and explain the
contributions of at least three genetic factors AND one environmental factor. How does this interplay lead to a
phenotype? Keep in mind that the environment may include nutrition, psychological elements, and other non-
genetic factors. If the molecular or biological basis of the interaction between the genetic and environmental
factors is known, discuss it. If not, discuss the gaps in our knowledge of how those factors influence your
chosen trait.

Guidelines:
• Presentations should be created in PowerPoint. Slides can include text, images, photos, and figures. A
source (e.g., website) must be included in a smaller font below any pictures, photos, or figures. Videos are
only allowed if previously approved.

• Your presentation slides should begin with a title page and end with a works cited page. The works cited
page lists where you obtained the information for your presentation.

• Avoid using information from a source(s) verbatim. Instead, summarize the information in your own words.
The use of quotes taken directly from sources should be limited.

Sources:
• Sources for your presentation must be published works and can include books and peer-reviewed scientific
journals (e.g., Nature, Genetics). Review articles in journals are often a good resource.

• DO NOT cite any web pages or websites (e.g., Mayoclinic.org, Webmd.com.), or you will be severely
penalized. If you need help finding sources, speak with me.

• MLA style must be used for citing sources (MLA Formatting and Style Guide - Purdue OWL® - Purdue
University).

• You must have at least three sources, but you can use more if you choose.

• Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Presentations found to contain the uncited work of others will receive
a failing grade. Plagiarism is defined as using words, ideas, or arguments from another person or source
without citation. The following link gives an overview of what constitutes plagiarism:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw6NxvwP41U.

Length:
The time length for your presentation is 6-7 minutes. Practice ahead of time to ensure that you are within the
allotted time. A good guideline when preparing a presentation is generally one minute per slide.
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