COURSES OFFERED:
BIOSC 30 Genomics Theory
- 4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GRorP/NP)
- Recommended preparation:BIOL 10 or equivalent
- Acceptable for credit: CSU,UC
Introduction to genetics and genomic technologies: Principles of genetics and data collection (DNA and RNA structure, mitochondrial DNA, nucleic acid replication, protein synthesis, mitosis-meiosis, Mendelian principles, mutation, molecular character alignment, evolution and phylogenetic reconstruction), combined with data handling (bioinformatics mining using GenBank data), and scientific writing; includes guest speakers and on-site tours of genomics institutions and labs.
Student Learning Outcomes for BIOSC 30:
- Discuss the new trends of the DNA industry, debate the pros and cons behind these changes, and relate this to the future of DNA sequencing, analysis and application.
- Describe DNA, RNA, protein synthesis and gene expression and relate this to modern DNA analysis
- Demonstrate working knowledge of genomics equipment including PCR, gel electrophoresis, microrobotic instruments, DNA shearing devices and fragment analyzer.
BIOSC 31 Advanced Genomics Theory
- 4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (GRorP/NP)
- Recommended preparation:BIOL 10 or equivalent
- Acceptable for credit: CSU,UC
Practice and theory of laboratory techniques: DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), primer design, DNA shearing, cloning, data handling, laboratory safety and good laboratory techniques, col- lection of new DNA data for publication in a scientific journal.
Student Learning Outcomes for BIOSC 31:
- Demonstrate good laboratory techniques
- Describe theory and rationale behind good laboratory techniques
BIOSC 50 Genetic Diseases
- 4 units, 4 hours lecture (GRorP/NP)
- Acceptable for credit: CSU,UC
- AA/AS Area 1
Survey of common genetic diseases which result from various mutations and chromosomal aberrations: Genetic modifiers and epigenetic factors as they relate to disease; review of basic Mendelian principles.
Student Learning Outcomes for BIOSC 50:
- Describe the stages meiosis as well as chromosomal aberrations and the causal relationship of the latter to genetic disease
- Apply knowledge of genetic principles to analyze variations in inheritance
- Explain the biochemical basis for mutation, including point mutation, duplication substitution, and deletion
- Debate the ethics of genetic disease treatment and the rationale for genetic counseling
- Identify signs, symptoms, and treatments for a broad range of common genetic diseases
BIOSC 59 My Genome
- 3 units, 3 hours
- Acceptable for credit: CSU
Survey of genotypes, phenotypes and ancestry assessed through a student’s personal genome.
Student Learning Outcomes for BIOSC 59 (currently being revised)
- Students will demonstrate comprehension of the concepts of ethics in genomics
- Students will utilize the principles of probability as related to their genome and the genomes of their potential offspring.
