Principles of Genetics Lab

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Principles of Genetics Lab

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1 Credit

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$69

Plus membership

1 Credit

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

Principles of Genetics Lab

$69

Plus membership

1 Credit

About This Course

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ACE Approved 2025

Principles of Genetics Lab is designed to cover a broad spectrum in topics of genetics.

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What You'll Learn

Identify and describe Genetics processes.

Apply the scientific method to investigate genetics science techniques.

Demonstrate proper techniques for collecting, analyzing, and reporting scientific data.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills by applying fundamental concepts to solve unique genetics scenarios.

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Course Details

BIO210L

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Principles of Genetics Lab

Ranging from the basics of cell mitosis and meiosis to an overview of the Crispr-Cas9 method, these labs are designed to teach students both the principles of genetics and modern day techniques that are advancing biology research.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Topic Subtopics
Checkpoint 1: Getting Started
  • The Science Interactive Cloud
  • Exploration, Experimentation, and Evaluation
  • Science Interactive Resources
Checkpoint 2: Lab Safety
  • Safety guidelines for using Science Interactive lab kits
  • Terms associated with common laboratory safety equipment
Checkpoint 3: Using the V-Scope
  • Purpose and function of the SI V-Scope
  • Controls of the SI V-Scope
  • SI V-Scope selection, visibility, download, and reference of slides
  • Special rules for using the SI V-Scope in microscopy
Checkpoint 4: Lab Kit Inventory
  • Kit contents list
  • Reviewing your Science Interactive kit
Capstone 1: Biomolecular Techniques
  • Molecular biology, DNA, and protein synthesis
  • Recombinant DNA and PCR
  • Purpose and process of gel electrophoresis
Capstone 2: Mendelian Genetics
  • Genetics, genotype, phenotype, and allele
  • Mendel’s plant breeding experiments and conclusions
  • Punnett squares and the chi-square test
Capstone 3: Mitosis & Meiosis
  • Stages of the cell cycle
  • Processes of mitosis and meiosis
  • How karyotyping is used to identify chromosomal disorders
Capstone 4: Population Genetics
  • Evolution, natural selection, population, and allele
  • Genetic drift, mutations, and natural selection
  • Hardy-Weinberg equation
Capstone 5: DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
  • DNA, codons, and amino acids
  • Processes of transcription and translation
  • Point and frameshift mutations
Capstone 6: DNA Replication, Mitosis, and Meiosis
  • Stages of the cell cycle
  • How DNA is replicated in preparation for cell division
  • Processes of mitosis and meiosis
Capstone 7: Karyotyping
  • Defining karyotyping, chromosome, monosomic, and trisomic
  • How karyotyping is used to test for genetic disease
  • Human genetic diseases resulting from chromosome abnormalities
Capstone 8: Patterns of Inheritance
  • Genotype, phenotype, and alleles
  • Inheritance patterns of autosomal dominant/recessive, X-linked dominant/recessive, polygenic, incomplete dominance, and codominance traits
  • Punnett squares and the chi-square test
Capstone 9: DNA Extraction
  • Molecular structure of DNA and its extraction
  • PCR and the in vitro amplification of DNA
  • Gel electrophoresis and DNA sequencers are used to analyze DNA
Capstone 10: Recombinant DNA
  • Genetic engineering, transgenic, recombinant DNA, and gRNA
  • How recombinant DNA is produced and utilized in the laboratory
  • How CRISPR techniques are used to edit gene sequences
Capstone 11: Phylogenetics
  • Phylogenetics, taxonomy, and systematics
  • How DNA sequencing is used to determine the phylogenetic relationships between organisms

Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.

Assignments for this course include:

  • 4 Checkpoints
  • 11 Capstones

Custom Lab Kit–Sold Separately

This course requires lab kit SI-10987-GN-01 from Science Interactive. This lab kit will be available for purchase for $163 (plus shipping) after you enroll.


Principles of Genetics Lab students also take:

Anatomy and Physiology I

Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Statistics

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