一、課程說明(Course Description)
Genetics is a course designed for biology majors and is part of the core that all biology majors must complete. The objective of the course is to introduce the principles of Mendelian, molecular, quantitative and population genetics. In addition to the body of facts associated with genetics, you will be introduced to the methods that various scientists have used to solve different problems in genetics and the methodology that was used to test competing theories.
This is a tough course. But don't be scared. You simply must discipline yourself to do suggested problems and readings when they are assigned (not just the night before an exam). It's a very good idea to read assigned chapters before the lecture instead of afterward. Ask questions if concepts are initially unclear. Students who study the material before class and come to class with prepared questions, in general, will do much better than those who do not. It is also a good habit to take notes during lecture. To achieve your potential, you should allot at least 1-2 study hours for each lecture hour (i.e., 3-6 study hours/week). Group study is encouraged - having to explain something to someone really focuses your attention on what you do or don't understand! However, while you are encouraged to talk to each other about solving problems, you must be able to work on your own when writing out the answers.


二、指定用書(Text Books)

Genetics, 6th edition by Snustad and Simmons (Wiley)

三、參考書籍(References)


四、教學方式(Teaching Method)

lectures in class, recitations of homework

五、教學進度(Syllabus)

Week Calendar Weekday Chapter Instructor
1 2月20日 Monday chapter 2 Chow
2月22日 Wednesday Chapter 3 Chow
2 2月27日 Monday chapter 3, 4 Chow
2月29日 Wednesday Chapter 4 Chow
3 3月5日 Monday Ch 5 Chow
3月7日 Wednesday Ch 6 Chow
4 3月12日 Monday Ch 6, 7 Chow
3月14日 Wednesday Ch 7 Chow
5 3月19日 Monday Ch 8 Chow
3月21日 Wednesday First Test (1-3), Chapter 2-7 Chow
6 3月26日 Monday Ch 13 Chow
3月28日 Wednesday Ch 13 Chow
7 4月2日 Monday 校際活動週(停課)
4月4日 Wednesday 民族掃墓節(放假)
8 4月9日 Monday Ch 17 Chow
4月11日 Wednesday Ch 18 Chow
9 4月16日 Monday Ch 18, 22 Chow
4月18日 Wednesday Ch 22 Chow
10 4月23日 Monday Ch 23 Chow
4月25日 Wednesday Ch 24 Chow
11 4月30日 Monday Ch 24 Chow
5月1日 Wednesday Ch 9 Wang
12 5月7日 Monday Ch 10 Wang
5月9日 Wednesday second test (2-3), (Ch 8, 13, 17, 18, 22-24), Chow
13 5月14日 Monday Ch 11, 12 Wang
5月16日 Wednesday Ch 12 Wang
14 5月21日 Monday Ch 14, 15 Wang
5月23日 Wednesday Ch 15 Wang
15 5月28日 Monday Ch 16, 19 Wang
5月30日 Wednesday Ch 19 Wang
16 6月4日 Monday Ch 20 Wang
6月6日 Wednesday Ch 20 Wang
17 6月11日 Monday Ch 21 Wang
6月13日 Wednesday Ch 21 Wang
18 6月18日 Monday Final test (3-3), (Ch 9-12, 14-16, 19-21),Wang




六、成績考核(Evaluation)

As in syllabus, including class attendance, assignments in the class, two mid-term and one final exams.


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