Biology Quarter 3: Weeks 20-22
January 18-February 4, 2011
DATE / IN CLASS / HOMEWORKTuesday-Wednesday
(2; 95 min.
8; 80 min.)
1/18-19/11 / Cell Size Lab, Cell Cycle and Division
* Why are there limits to cell growth? Where else in nature are there limits to growth? Why is it important that cell division produces two identical cells? How does the process of mitosis ensure the two daughter cells are identical? / 1. Biology 10.1-3 Notes
DUE: Th-F 1/20-21
2. Final Exam 2, Draft 1
DUE: M-T 1/24-25
Thursday-Friday
(2,8; 95 min.)
1/20-21/11 / Introduction to Genetics
* How is genetic information passed from one generation to the next? How do geneticists use Mendel’s principles and probability to predict the outcome of genetic crosses? / 1. Final Exam 2, Draft 1
DUE: M-T 1/24-25
2. Biology Ch 11.1-2: Notes
DUE: M-T 1/24-25
3. Genetics Problems I
DUE: M-T 1/24-25
Monday-Tuesday
(2,8; 95 min.)1/24-25/11 / Intro to Human Genetics Disorders Project
Solving Genetics Problems
* How do geneticists use Mendel’s principles and probability to predict the outcome of genetic crosses? How are genetic disorders different than communicable diseases? / 1. Biology Ch 11.4-5: Notes
DUE: W-Th 1/26-27
2. Genetics Problems II
DUE: W-Th 1/26-27
3. Journal Entry 6
DUE: F-M 1/28-31
Wednesday-Thursday
(2; 80 min.8; 95 min.)
1/26-27/11 / Meiosis and Linked Genes
* How does meiosis maintain the continuity of species? What are the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis? How are genetic disorders inherited and diagnosed? / 1. Biology Ch 11.3: Notes
DUE: F-M 1/28-31
2. Journal Entry 6
DUE: F-M 1/28-31
3. Genetics Disorder Poster
DUE: T-W 2/1-2
Friday-Monday
(2,8; 95 min.)1/28-31/11 / Non-Mendelian Genetics
* How is the inheritance of sex-linked traits different than the inheritance of other traits? / 1. Biology 14.1-2: Notes
DUE: T-W 2/1-2
2. Genetics Disorder Poster
DUE: T-W 2/1-2
Tuesday-Wednesday
(2; 95 min.
8; 80 min.)
2/1-2/11 / Human Genetics, Blood Typing, Pedigrees
* What information does Karyotyping provide? Why is it important to have empathy in dealing with genetic disorders? / 1. Check for Understanding
DUE: Th-M 2/3-7
2. Genetics Disorder Project
DUE: Th-M 2/3-7
Thursday-Monday
(2,8; 95 min.)2/3-7/11 / Human Genetics Disorders Project Assessment
* Why is it important to have empathy in dealing with genetic disorders? How can you clearly and effectively communicate your understanding of a genetic disorder? / 1. DNA Origami
DUE: T-W 2/8-9
2. Biology p 47, 291-294 Notes
DUE: T-W 2/8-9
2. Bonus: DNA Model
DUE: T-W 2/8-9
SOME (but not all!) KEY TERMS AND IDEAS FOR THESE TWO WEEKS
q Mendelian Genetics
o Gregor Mendel
o The Principle of Dominance
§ Genes, alleles, traits, and hybrids
o The Principle of Segregation
§ P, F1, and F2 generations
§ Gametes
· Probability and Punnett Squares
o Homozygous vs. Heterozygous
o Genotype vs. Phenotype
o Single trait crosses
o Multiple trait crosses
o The Principle of Independent Assortment
· Non-Mendelian Genetics
o Incomplete dominance
o Codominance
o Multiple alleles
o Polygenic traits
o Genes and the environment
· Meiosis
o Homologous pairs
o Meiosis I
o Meiosis II
o Human gamete formation
· Gene linkage and Chromosome Maps
q Human Genetics
· Human Heredity
o Human Chromosomes
o Karyotping
o Pedigrees
o Sex-linked traits
· Human Genetic Disorders
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