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Missing Links in Genes to Traits
Toward Teaching for an Integrated Framework of Genetics
Iglika V. Pavlova, Scott A. Kreher
The American Biology Teacher, Vol. 75 No. 9, November/December 2013; (pp. 641-649) DOI: 10.1525/abt.2013.75.9.4
Iglika V. Pavlova is a Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Chicago, 924 E. 57th St., BSLC Rm. 208, Chicago, IL 60637; e-mail: iglikap@uchicago.edu.
Scott A. Kreher is Assistant Professor of Biology at Dominican University, 203 Parmer Hall, 7900 W. Division, River Forest, IL 60305; e-mail: skreher@dom.edu.
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Abstract

Genetics, one of the most influential fields, underlies all of biology and produces discoveries that are in the news daily. However, many students leave introductory biology and genetics courses lacking a coherent framework of knowledge to use in their daily lives. We identify substantial “missing links” in the teaching of foundational concepts in genetics that should be addressed, as well as provide examples and suggest activities toward integration. Teaching in this manner can help students build on their knowledge in more advanced courses and allow them to use this knowledge throughout their lives.

Key Words:
  • Chemical interactions
  • classical genetics
  • mutations
  • dominant/recessive alleles
  • sickle cell disease
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Vol. 75 No. 9, November/December 2013

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Missing Links in Genes to Traits
Toward Teaching for an Integrated Framework of Genetics
Iglika V. Pavlova, Scott A. Kreher
The American Biology Teacher, Vol. 75 No. 9, November/December 2013; (pp. 641-649) DOI: 10.1525/abt.2013.75.9.4
Iglika V. Pavlova is a Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Chicago, 924 E. 57th St., BSLC Rm. 208, Chicago, IL 60637; e-mail: iglikap@uchicago.edu.
Scott A. Kreher is Assistant Professor of Biology at Dominican University, 203 Parmer Hall, 7900 W. Division, River Forest, IL 60305; e-mail: skreher@dom.edu.

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Missing Links in Genes to Traits
Toward Teaching for an Integrated Framework of Genetics
Iglika V. Pavlova, Scott A. Kreher
The American Biology Teacher, Vol. 75 No. 9, November/December 2013; (pp. 641-649) DOI: 10.1525/abt.2013.75.9.4
Iglika V. Pavlova is a Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Chicago, 924 E. 57th St., BSLC Rm. 208, Chicago, IL 60637; e-mail: iglikap@uchicago.edu.
Scott A. Kreher is Assistant Professor of Biology at Dominican University, 203 Parmer Hall, 7900 W. Division, River Forest, IL 60305; e-mail: skreher@dom.edu.
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    • 1. A Chemistry Framework First: Linking Chemistry to Biology to Uncover the Molecular Basis Behind Traits
    • 2. Linking Classical to Modern Molecular Genetics: The Molecular Basis behind Trait Variation
    • Integrating with Existing Curricula & Thinking of the Future
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