Fundamental Genetics is a concise, non-traditional textbook that explains major topics of modern genetics in 42 mini-chapters. It is organized for ease of learning, beginning with molecular structures and progressing through molecular processes to population genetics & evolution. Students will find the short, focused chapters approachable and more easily digested than the long, more complex chapters of traditional genetics textbooks. The book is extensively illustrated throughout with simple and uncluttered diagrams. This clear, comprehensive and unique textbook provides a compact alternative for introductory genetics courses.