The Transmission of Hereditary Characteristics

Presentation

This 50-hour course deals with the mechanisms involved in the transmission of hereditary characteristics and related health problems. It also deals with the structure of chromosomes and genes, Mendel’s laws and the transmission of human hereditary characteristics related to blood groups. It is aimed at raising awareness of environmentally caused genetic mutations.

Content

The Mechanisms of Heredity: • Cell Basics • Cell Division The Laws of Heredity: • Mendel’s Experiments • Crossbreeding Health Problems Related to Heredity: • The Heredity of Blood Types • Sex Chromosomes, Mutations and Hereditary Diseases

Recipients

Students who wish to earn optional Secondary V credits and who are interested in human biology.

Prerequisites

None.