COURSE NAME: Biology 105 - Topics in Biology - The Human Gene (HVCC)

SCHOOL DISTRICT: HVCC

INSTRUCTOR:

HALF YEAR

MAXIMUM TOTAL CLASS ENROLLMENT - ALL SITES: 24

COURSE PREREQUISITES: None

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: A course designed for an inquiry into the significance of genes and
DNA in our everyday life. The personal, biological, political and sociological implications of our ever-expanding
understanding of genetics and heredity will be discussed. Topics to be covered include basic biochemical and
cellular principles, human organs and their integration into the various body systems, DNA, biotechnology,
human development, human genetics and major human diseases.

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS: 3 HVCC Credits/ 1 high school credit, Required Text: Human Genetics
Concepts & Applications, Author(s): Ricki Lewis. Ninth edition Biol 105 Laboratory Manual, Author(s): HVCC
Faculty. Third edition Course Fee: Laboratory Fee Final Exam: Yes (No Exemptions)

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