Discuss the gene that governs dwarfism, how the gene is inherited, alleles of the gene/variations of dwarfism, anything that may alter the trait, its prevalence in different pop

9/29/2022

BIOL209: Midterm Assessment Overview: Course Goal 1 of BIOL 209 states that students will be able to explain the basics of genetics and inheritance. There are three learning objectives that follow (see syllabus) and this course goal should be accomplished in the first two modules. To assess whether we have accomplished this goal, you will demonstrate it by discussing the genetics and inheritance of a trait of your choosing. This is an individual, original project. You can be as creative as you wish. Consider creating a visual, infographic, video, story or some other creative means.

Instructions:  Choose a trait of interest. There are some ideas on Blackboard to get your start. There is a limit of one person per trait.

o Traits are on a first come, first serve basis.

 Post your trait on the discussion board for approval. o Failure to get prior approval will result in a -25% deduction.

 Create the most unique, creative project that you can. o Design your project to inform the general population about the trait.

 Upload the design to Blackboard and attach a formatted Works Cited page.

Helpful Information:  There are many websites and videos that contain information on how to create and design projects. Feel free to use them

for ideas and don’t forget about Adobe.

 Be sure to discuss the gene that governs the trait, how the gene is inherited, alleles of the gene/variations of the trait, anything that may alter the trait, its prevalence in different populations, SNPs of the gene, etc. Include more information than not.

 Be creative. Imagine you are showing it to a cousin or friend who has no idea about the topic. How can you make them interested in the topic and inform them of its importance in a small amount of time?

Grading Rubric:

Criteria Excellent Good Needs Improving

Amount of Content

30 to 40 points Includes enough information for a full "lesson;" includes all important

concepts

11 to 29 points includes some information but are

missing pertinent points

0 to 10 points Missing too much material to be

truly informative

Use of illustrations

and descriptions

16 to 20 points Excellent use of illustrations and/or

descriptions in the infographic; includes at least five relevant

images

7.5 to 15.5 points Adequate use of illustrations and

descriptions

0 to 7 points Did not accurately use or did not

use illustrations and/or descriptions

Controlling Idea and Logical

10.5 to 15 points Establishes a controlling idea and

follows a logical explanatory design

5.5 to 10 points Attempts to establish a cohesive design but some parts are out of

order

0 to 5 points Lacks a controlling idea; a series of

non-cohesive random facts

Quality

7.5 to 10 points The project is clear. This includes

voice and/or images. The project is logical and sufficient length to be

informative

3.5 to 7 points Some issues in the quality and

clarity or it is too “short”

0 to 3 points Unable to hear/view some

sound/images or hear/read some words

Overall Effort

15.5 to 20 points Project is well put together and

shows a lot of effort, planning and excellent execution.

7.5 to 15 points Good effort but has some issues in

image quality and/or length

0 to 7 points Rushed or poorly constructed project; Unable to view some

images or read some words; too much unused space

Works Cited Page

10 points Includes a formatted Works cited Page with at least three sources

5 points Includes an unformatted Works

Cited

0 points Missing a Works Cited Page