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Prerequisites
Introductory course in botany, biology or zoology.
Course Description
Genetics-AGR 3303 is an introductory course that examines the basic principles of genetics and heredity with application to all organisms, including humans. The chemical nature of hereditary material, the process of protein synthesis, and the control of gene expression will be explored.
Learning
Outcomes
Genetics-AGR 3303 will allow you to:
- Understand the scientific principles of genetics.
- Be prepared for future courses in genetics, biochemistry, plant and animal breeding.
- Become better problem solvers.
Time and Location
- Class meets in room G186 McCarty Hall A, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 9:20 am (period 2).
Faculty
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Dr.
Maria Gallo (faculty instructor)
Agronomy
Department, Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Department, and The Genetics Insitute
2183 McCarty Hall A
Office Hours: M and F 9:30 - 10:30 am, and by appointment
Phone: 392-1823, ext. 200 or 273-8124
E-mail: mgm@ufl.edu
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Siva Varma (teaching assistant)
Agronomy Department
Office Hours: G197 McCarty A, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 - 10:30 am
E-mail: tsnvarma@gmail.com
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Textbook
There is one
required text: Concepts of Genetics, 8th edition, by W.S. Klug, M.R. Cummings, and C.A. Spencer. Pearson Education, Inc., 2006.
Grading
You are required to bring your picture ID in order to take an exam. Failure to do so will result in your missing the exam, and you will receive a zero (0) for that exam unless a legitimate excuse is provided. If deemed legitimate, then the next exam will be counted as double to make up for the missing exam. This can occur only once. Any more missed exams will be given an automatic grade of zero (0).
Grades will be determined based on the following:
50-minute exams: 3 x 20% = 60%; Participation = 10% (Problem Solving Sessions); Cumulative Final Exam = 30%
Letter grades
will be determined as follows:
A =
90.00 and above
B+ = 85.00 - 89.99
B = 80.00 - 84.99
C+ = 75.00 - 79.99
C = 70.00 - 74.99
D+ = 65.00 - 69.99
D = 60.00 - 64.99
E = 59.99 and below
Important Notes
- Academic Honesty:
As a result of enrolling at the University of Florida, every student
has signed the following statement: I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all academic work. I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University.
- University of
Florida Counseling Services: On-campus resources are available for
students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic
goals which interfere with their academic performance. These resources
include:
- University
Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575
- Student
Mental Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171
- Students with
Disabilities: Students requesting classroom accommodation must first
register with the Dean of Students Office. This office will provide
documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation
to the course instructor.
- Software Use:
All students of the University are required to obey the laws and legal
agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary
damages and/or criminal penalties for the violator. Because such violations
are against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will
be taken as appropriate.
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