Genetics Content in Introductory Biology Courses for Non-Science Majors: Theory and Practice

Presents the recommendations of the Human Genetic Education Subcommittee of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) on the development of introductory biology courses for non-science majors addressing the list of concepts including evolution, transmission, gene expression, gene regulation, and...

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Published in:Bioscience 2002-11, Vol.52 (11), p.1024-1035
Main Authors: HOTT, ADAM M, HUETHER, CARL A, McINERNEY, JOSEPH D, CHRISTIANSON, CAROL, FOWLER, ROBERT, BENDER, HARVEY, JENKINS, JOHN, WYSOCKI, ANNETTE, MARKLE, GLENN, KARP, RICHARD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biology
Colleges & universities
Core Curriculum
Course Content
Curricula
Curriculum Development
DEPARTMENTS
Genetics
Grade 5
Grade 9
Heredity
Higher Education
Medical Schools
Online Surveys
Response Rates (Questionnaires)
Science Education
Science Instruction
Teaching Experience
Teaching Methods
Textbooks
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Summary:Presents the recommendations of the Human Genetic Education Subcommittee of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) on the development of introductory biology courses for non-science majors addressing the list of concepts including evolution, transmission, gene expression, gene regulation, and genetics and society. Used an online survey to determine the recommended concepts. (YDS)
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.1641/0006-3568(2002)052[1024:GCIIBC]2.0.CO;2