Homework Assignments

Homework problems are assigned throughout the semester. See the course outline for the due dates for all homework assignments. Problems have been chosen to give you practice applying the genetics concepts presented in each unit of the course. You must develop your skills of working problems as a way of building your understanding of genetics concepts. When you can honestly say that you are able to solve a set of assigned problems correctly, and understand why the methods you use to solve the problems work, it means you have a good working knowledge of the underling concepts. Because the lecture exam items are mostly problems, the more practice you have working problems, the better you will perform on the exams.

At the bottom of each problem set there is a link to show the problems along with their solutions. Be sure to work the problems first on your own before checking your answers.

Don't be discouraged when you get stuck on a problem. Some of them can be quite challenging. That is part of the learning process. These problems don't just test your knowledge, they help you discover areas where you may need help to understand a concept. Whenever you have difficulty with a problem, a red flag should go up. It should tell you what questions you should ask in the next lecture class or that you may need to see your instructor during office hours for some one-on-one help.

homeworkasignments — Apr 14, 2012 3:29:36 AM