Through this introduction to the field of genetics, students learn about the theories of Darwin and Wallace; the concepts of adaptation, genotype, and phenotype; and basic concepts related to cells, DNA, and RNA. Students study Gregor Mendel’s pioneering work in genetic variation and the essential concepts that have been developed as a result of his findings. Finally, students explore applications of genetics, including metagenomics, genetically modified organisms, DNA technologies, genetic testing, and other clinical and nonclinical applications of genetics.




