Biology 102 Objectives and Assessment (Grading)
Week #3
| Activity | # | Objective | Primary Assessment |
| Mutations and Variation (Lecture) |
39 | List examples of non-Mendelian inheritance, including codominance, incomplete dominance, polygenic traits, and sex-linked traits. | Exam #1 |
| 40 | Discuss the complexity of inheritance, including variable expression of genes, modifier genes, master control genes, and environmental effects. | Exam #1 | |
| 41 | Describe types of mutations, causes of mutations, and effects of mutations. | Exam #1 | |
| Development (Lecture) |
42 | Link chromosomes to the processes of meiosis, fertilization, mitosis, growth and overgrowth (cancer). | Exam #1 |
| 43 | Outline the role of genes in embryonic development, including organ development. | Exam #1 | |
| 44 | Explain how gene expression can be controlled, resulting in different cells making different proteins even though they have the same chromosomes. | Exam #1 | |
| 45 | Explain what "nature versus nurture" means, including the possible impact of epigenetics. | Exam #1 | |
| Variation (Recitation) |
46 | Provide different sources and examples of variation within species. | Exam #1 |
| 47 | Utilize different models linking variation to artificial and natural selection. | Exam #1 | |
| 48 | Follow the inheritance pattern of traits in a dihybrid cross. | Exam #1 | |
| 49 | Complete a dihybrid cross with correct genotypes and phenotypes. | Portfolio #2 | |
| Reproduction and Growth (Laboratory) |
50 | Describe the processes of mitosis and meiosis. | Exam #1 |
| 51 | Link meiosis and mitosis to the life cycles of various species. | Exam #1 | |
| 52 | Utilize a model to demonstrate how crossing over during meiosis can lead to increased genetic variation. | Exam #1 | |
| 53 | Map the location of genes on a chromosome using crossover data. | Portfolio #2 | |
| On-Line Readings Mutations, Epigenes, Fruit Flies |
54 | Distinguish between types of single base ("point") mutations, insertions, deletions, translocations, and duplications. | Exam #1 |
| 55 | Describe what "epigenetics" means, what attaches to the DNA, and how a rat mother's attentive or inattentive behaviors can impact her pups. | Exam #1 | |
| 56 | Describe the typical eye color and body color of a "wild type" fruit fly, provide two reasons for why fruit flies are good organisms for genetics research, and review basic genetics terminology. | Exam #1 |