Course Learning Outcome (3): Use the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium equation to understand populations; and (6): Articulate the linkages between genetic mutations and evolution.
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
- Use the genetic codes of organisms to describe relationships between species;
- Describe the process of transcription and translation; and
- Describe important characteristics of the genetic code.
As this is an online asynchronous module, please complete the activities in the order below! All assignments are due Monday, Feb 13 at 11:59pm.
Tuesday’s Work:
- Read: Mutations
- Watch this mini-lecture on Gene Mutations (~6 minutes). Be sure you are taking the time to do the Practice Exercises at the end!
- Watch this mini-lecture on Types of Mutations (~5 minutes). Please ignore the instructions at the end of this video.
- Do this assignment on Gene Mutations.
- Do this assignment on Types of Mutations.
- Do this assessment on Mutations.
- Read: DNA Repair Pathways
- Do this assessment on DNA Repair Pathways.
Thursday’s Work:
- Read: Population Genetics
- Watch this lecture on the Hardy-Weinberg Principle (~20 minutes). Have paper on hand so that you can do the practice as you watch the video. Ignore the bit at the end about the lab and the study session.
- Do this Hardy-Weinberg Assessment to check your understanding.
