Section outline

      1.  Understand how DNA, chromosomes, and cell division underpin inheritance.
      2. Study Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance in diploid organisms.
      3. Identify Sources of Genetic Variation and learn how recombination and independent assortment create genetic diversity.
      4. Recognize inheritance patterns tied to sex chromosomes and gene interactions (epistasis).
      5. Gain foundational knowledge of genetics in populations and simple organisms like viruses and bacteria.