Molecular Genetics

Molecular Genetics is a one semester elective laboratory course for high ability 11-12 grade students who have completed general biology and general chemistry with a ‘B’ or better. This is a college level course using college text books. It is designed to meet the needs of students who may be thinking about careers in the bio-medical fields or for students unsure of their future career choices who enjoy the challenges of the biological sciences. 

Units of Study

• Mendelian Genetics and Chromosomal Inheritance.

• Molecular Basis of Inheritance

DNA as Genetic Material DNA Replication and Repair

• Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis Central Dogma

Transcription Translation

Organization and Control of Genomes Epigenetics

• DNA technology and Genetic Engineering