This research aims to describing the implementation of concept mapping learning on genetic course in State Islamic College of Kerinci (STAIN). This research focused on improving student achievement on cognitive domain through the implementation of the concept mapping strategy. Research subjects are biology students 5th semester year 2015/2016, amounting to 25 people. This type of research is classroom action research. The research instrument is a learning device (syllabus, SAP, and textbook), while collecting data by test and observation sheet. Based on the result of the study, found that student achievement in the cognitive domain in general has increased after the implementation of concept mapping strategy on genetic course. The results showed that the average score of the students average in the first cycle 66,6 (adequate) increased to 71,8 (Good) on the second cycle. This suggest that student achievement on cognitive aspect have increased after the implementation of concept mapping learning strategy on genetic course.
