1. Distinguish between an individual's genotype and phenotype.
   
   
2. Describe the basic structure and functions of chromosomes, genes, and DNA.
   
   
3. Describe the process of cell division and chromosome duplication in mitosis and meiosis.
   
   
4. Describe how genetic information is expressed in the traits and behavior of individuals.
   
   
5. Discuss the role of the genotype and environment in producing the phenotype, using PKU as an example.
   
   
6. Define and describe the concept of genomic imprinting.
   
   
7. List, describe, and discuss some of the more common gene problems, autosomal anomalies, and sex chromosome syndromes.
   
   
8. Describe the role of genetic counselors and discuss the various procedures that are available for the detection and diagnosis of genetic problems.
   
   
9. Identify procedures associated with sex preselection and discuss the ethical implications of this practice.
   
   
10. Describe and discuss how behavior geneticists investigate the heredity and experiential basis of individual differences by examining resemblances among family members.
    
    
11. Discuss how concordance rates and correlation coefficients are used to estimate the degree of resemblance among family members.
    
    
12. Identify several different ways to conceptualize the interaction between genotype and experience.
    
    
13. Discuss how genotypic and environmental factors correlate with each other by distinguishing among the concepts of passive correlation, evocative correlation, and niche picking.
    
    
14. Discuss the influence of nature and the environment on human traits such as intelligence and temperament.
    
    
15. Identify issues to consider in treating siblings fairly.
    
    
16. Discuss how nature and the environment influence behavioral and personality disorders and other characteristics.