Course Description: Human Heredity is designed for the general student who wants to learn more about the principles of human heredity, population genetics, recent discoveries including the mapping of the human chromosome, and genetic technology. The ethical issues raised due to advances in human heredity will also be examined. (PCS Code: 1.1, IAI: L1906)
	Required software:  You will need to install the First Class EdNet system on your home computer. The course will be taught entirely on EdNet. To obtain the EdNet software, visit the EdNet Support Center, which is located in the PLC upstairs in the library (ERC). They will give you a CD-ROM with the EdNet software, which you can take home and install. You can also visit the EdNet website to download the software and to access tutorials. You will need internet access on your computer to run the EdNet software. I suggest that you get your EdNet software account up and running at least two weeks before classes start, to make a smooth transition into the course. The friendly people in the EdNet Support Center can be contacted at 921-4641 or by email if you need assistance. It is important that you download the EdNet software onto your computer rather than using the web-based version of EdNet.  The documents that I will be using in the course are written in Microsoft Word, and the grade updates will be posted using MS Excel. You will need these programs to be able to properly view the documents, lectures, and assignments, etc. If you do not have MS Word and/or Excel, you can download free viewers for both of these programs at Microsoft.com. Lastly, some weeks you will need to view short video clips as part of your homework assignments. To view these clips, you will need Quicktime. Quicktime is a free program.
	Required computer skills:

Additional required materials:

A. You will need the course text book, which is currently Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, 8th edition - 2007, by Ricki Lewis.  It is published by McGraw-Hill, and the ISBN is 978-0-07-299539-8.  It is available in the RVC bookstore. 

B. A large binder in which to keep all your class materials organized. 

Sample course syllabus

Assignments/Assessment:

Assignments will include:

A. A set of homework questions each week (worth 10 points),

B. Participation in class discussion each week (worth 5 points),

C. A 25 point quiz every two weeks.

	On-campus visits required: Only one on-campus visit is required for this course, which is during finals week.  The final exam will be taken on-campus in the Assessment Center.
	Special papers/projects required: Students will participate in a collaborative learning project that will require a group research paper and class presentation.
	Sample course schedule/calendar

Frequently Asked Questions About BIO 162INT:

	Is this a self-paced course?  No. While you will have the flexibility within each week to work on class materials when it is convenient for you, I will be posting new materials each week at a specific time and there will be deadlines you must meet each week. This will keep everyone in the class at the same place and working together throughout the semester.
	At the beginning of the semester, how will I know how/where to access my class conference and get the information I need to get started?  Once you've enrolled in the course, go to the BIO 162INT Course Orientation Web Page. You'll find all the information you need to get started at that page.

Instructor Contact Information:

	Name: Deena Hergert
	Department/Office Location: Life Science Department, CLII, G09
	Email address: DHergert@ednet.rvc.cc.il.us
	Office Phone Number: 815-921-3484

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