Dr. Annkatrin Rose

Genetics (BIO 2400)

This course is designed for students majoring in the biological sciences and is a required course for all Biology majors at Appalachian State University. I am teaching it on an irregular rotation with other faculty members. One part of the course will focus on molecular biology (aka DNA & Co.), modern genetic techniques and discoveries and their applications in current research. Another part of the course will cover classical (Mendelian) genetics and basic principles of inheritance and chromosome transmission. The course will take a brief look at genetic disorders, population genetics and evolution. Examples used in class will cover a wide range of organisms including viruses, microbes, fungi, plants, animals, and humans.

Prerequisites:

This is a science-heavy class that requires an understanding of biomolecules, meiosis and simple statistics. I strongly recommend completing the required classes (BIO 1801, CHE 1102, and MAT 1025) before signing up for Genetics.

Human Genetics (BIO 2700)

Human Genetics covers the same principles as the Genetics class but with stronger emphasis on the human perspective. It was originally geared towards Exercise Science majors, but can now be taken in place of Genetics on the Biology major check sheet as well. However, you can only count one towards your Biology major and cannot use Human Genetics to replace a grade in Genetics or vice versa. Human Genetics may be offered as an online class only - for questions please contact Dr. Windelspecht.

Genetics Lab (BIO 2410)

Your major concentration's check sheet will list Genetics Laboratory if you are required to take it. Either BIO 2400 (Genetics) or BIO 2700 (Human Genetics) work as a pre/co-requisite for the labs. Lab capacity is limited, thus labs fill up quickly and long before the lectures during registration. You do not need to take the lab in the same semester as lecture. Genetics Lab may be offered as a summer course - for questions please contact Dr. Gonzales.