Unit One: Introduction
By the end of the unit you will be able to:
1. Define the following terms and utilize these terms in an appropriate context:
allele                 centromere                 chromatin                 chromosome                 DNA                 gene
genetics             homologous chromosomes                         karyotype                     locus (loci)    
transmission genetics                           nucleus                     mitosis                          meiosis             genotype
phenotype         homozygous               heterozygous           dominant                       recessive

2. Contrast chromosomes and genes and describe their role in heredity.

3. Contrast positive and negative eugenics.

4. Discuss how genetic research has been applied to agriculture and medicine.

5. List reasons why humans are not good experimental organisms for genetic studies.

6. Identify some fields of study that enhance genetic understanding.

7. Detail some practical applications of genetics.

8. Demonstrate the ability to logon to the Internet and utilize it as a valuable source of genetic information.

9. Demonstrate the ability to utilize e-mail as a valuable means of communication.

10. Describe some early notions about genetic inheritance, including those of Hippocrates, Aristotle and Darwin.

Resources: Text Chapter 1, Cartoon Guide pgs. 1-36

Introductory Info That Makes For a Good Start
See Chapter 1 pgs 7-13;

General Biology Information:

Basic Concepts
Genetics- Nucleus
                DNA/RNA
                Double Helix
                Gene
                Chromosome
                Mitosis/Meiosis
                Haploid/Diploid/Homologous

Genetic Variation  -Homozygous
                            -Heterozygous
                            -Dominance Recessive
                            -Crossing over
                            -Recombination
                            -Phenotype
                            -Genotype

Genetic Code   -Transcription
                        -Translation
                        -Replication
                        -Proteins

Transmission/Molecular/Population

Genetics and Society