This 3-page document outlines the syllabus for a genetics course offered in 2011-2012. The course is a 3-credit required course for bachelor's students in biology at the University of Kufa. The syllabus provides information on course description, objectives, outline, teaching methods, evaluation, and references. The course aims to teach fundamental genetics concepts and develop problem-solving skills through lectures, readings, discussions, and examinations.

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Syllabus of
Genetics (2011-2012)
Syllabus of
Genetics (2011-2012)
 Program of Study / College Bachelor of Science (Biology), University of Kufa ,College of
Science
 Course Title Genetics
 Number of Credits 3
 Prerequisite none
 Type of Course Required course
 Course Description DNA as genetic material, Mendelian genetics,
chromosomal basis of heredity, complex traits,
evolutionary genetics, molecular genetics, formulation of
genetic hypotheses.
 Course Objective (s) 1. To understand basic genetic concepts
2. To develop learning processes and problem solving skills
in genetics
3. To be familiar with important concept and application of
genetic instrumentation.
4. To be able to formulate genetic hypotheses and work out
phenotypic consequences.
5. To be able to appreciate human genome project
applications to biomedical science.
6. Getting to know and appreciate some autobiography of
prominent geneticists.
7. Develop capacity and motivation to read more advance
text books on genetics and also some details in scientific
articles in current scientific journals.
8. Develop critical thinking by doing some problem solving in
class.
9. Being exposed to current job market in biological sciences
especially in genetics.

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Syllabus of
Genetics (2011-2012)
Course Outline
o Overview & welcomes to genetics
o Mundelian genetics and genetic hypotheses
o Chromosomeas gene bearers
o Gene linkage and mapping
o Chromosomevariations & phenotypic consequences & cloning
o Reviews and Midterm examination
o Discoveryof molecular genetics
o Genetic engineering and genome project
o Genes within populations and changes
o Gene and environment as complexrelationships
o Reviews
Teaching Methods
1. Lecture
2. Suggested readings
3. Discussion in class
Teaching Media
1. Powerpoint Presentations
2. Texts and teaching materials

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Syllabus of
Genetics (2011-2012)
Measurement and Evaluation of Student Achievement
Student achievement is measured and evaluated by
 The ability to understand basic genetic concepts
 The ability to develop learning processes and problem solving skills in
genetics
 The ability to understand important concept and application of genetic
instrumentation.
 The ability to formulate genetic hypotheses and work out phenotypic
consequences.
 The ability to appreciate human genome project applications to
biomedical science.
 The ability to develop critical thinking by doing some problem solving in
class.

Midterm examination 40%
Final examination 40%
Class attendance 20%
and participation and problem sets
Total 100%
References
Instructor
Dr. Nawfal Hussein