I have become interested in genetics. However, it is such a vast topic that I don't even know where to start. Anyone have any ideas on how to jump into such a complicated subject?

It's fun finding things that interest us. Keep having fun and you'll be fine. I would consider starting with these as one possible option:

 

MIT free online lecture series >> http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/biology/7-012-introduction-to-biology-fall-2004/video-lectures/

... Lecture notes for the above video lecture series here >> http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/biology/7-012-introduction-to-biology-fall-2004/video-lectures/

 

Also, another similar option >> https://www.coursera.org/course/geneticsevolution

 

If you just want to read some high-level overviews: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/

 

Again, have fun!

Fruit fly experiments and use fly base as well. You get quick experimental results unlike using plants