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Weekly Learning Aims

  • Define genes 
  • Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis, genotype and phenotype, homozygous and heterozygous, and dominant and recessive 
  • Describe some genetic disorders, due to a gene defect, and chromosomal disorders 
  • Define polygenic and incomplete dominance 
  • Describe the function of genetic counseling and why individuals may seek genetic counseling 
  • Define behavioral genetics, describe genotype-environment correlations and genotype-environmental interactions, and define epigenetics
  • Describe the changes that occur in the three periods of prenatal development 
  • Describe what occurs during prenatal brain development 
  • Define teratogens and describe the factors that influence their effects 
  • List and describe the effects of several common teratogens 
  • Explain maternal and paternal factors that affect the developing fetus 
  • Explain the types of prenatal assessment 
  • Describe both the minor and major complications of pregnancy
  • Describe how expectant parents prepare for childbirth 
  • Describe the stages of vaginal delivery 
  • Explain why a caesarean or induced birth is necessary 
  • Describe the two common procedures to assess the condition of the newborn 
  • Describe problems newborns experience before, during, and after birth
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