Evolutionary Mechanisms, Population Genetics, and Speciation

8 lessons

Goal

Synthesize evolutionary lines of evidence, quantify allele frequency shifts, model natural selection, and trace hominin phylogeny.

Multiple Lines of Evidence: Paleontology, Homology, and Biogeography

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Curriculum Framework

8 lessons

Explain the molecular mechanisms of the central dogma, including transcription, RNA processing, translation, and eukaryotic gene regulation.

7 lessons

Solve complex monohybrid, dihybrid, and sex-linked crosses, and interpret pedigrees using Mendelian principles and Morgan's chromosome theory.

8 lessons

Analyze the molecular origins of point mutations, chromosomal aberrations, mutagenic agents, and the multi-step genetic basis of cancer.

8 lessons

Evaluate recombinant DNA techniques, genomics tools, stem cell therapies, cloning, and ethical considerations in biotechnology.

8 lessons

Synthesize evolutionary lines of evidence, quantify allele frequency shifts, model natural selection, and trace hominin phylogeny.

8 lessons

Classify organisms across three domains and major kingdoms using cladistics, dichotomous keys, and structural/life-cycle adaptations.