BIOL& 211: Majors Cellular

Download as PDF

Class Program

Biology

Credits

Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091490

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science with Lab

Description

Introduction to the structure and function of cells, metabolism, energetics, cell reproduction, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. Includes a rudimentary overview of the principles of bioinformatics. Recommended for science majors, pre-professional students, and allied health majors. Includes a laboratory.

Grading Basis

Graded

Recommended Prerequisites

CHEM& 121

Course Learning Outcomes

Analyze the structure, function, and biochemistry of cells through problem-solving techniques used in contemporary cell and biomolecular science.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Biology.

Level

Intermediate
Apply the scientific method and problem-solving skills appropriate to Biological phenomena.

Level

Intermediate
When applicable, know how to utilize and manipulate laboratory equipment, specimens and supplies to investigate Biological phenomena in the lab setting.

Level

Intermediate

Communicate accurately and effectively, to investigate word problems and experiments in a cooperative lab setting, and in written evaluations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply the scientific method and problem-solving skills appropriate to Biological phenomena.

Level

Intermediate
When applicable, know how to utilize and manipulate laboratory equipment, specimens and supplies to investigate Biological phenomena in the lab setting.

Level

Intermediate

Explain how cells store, use, and pass on genetic information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Biology.

Level

Intermediate

Describe the relationship between the structure and function of cells.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Biology.

Level

Intermediate

Apply the scientific method to conduct scientific exploration of biological phenomenon through hands-on laboratory experiments, interpret results, and draw conclusions based on those results.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Biology.

Level

Intermediate
When applicable, know how to utilize and manipulate laboratory equipment, specimens and supplies to investigate Biological phenomena in the lab setting.

Level

Intermediate

Use modern biomolecular laboratory instrumentation at a level equivalent to that of students in the major transfer institutions.

Program Learning Outcomes

When applicable, know how to utilize and manipulate laboratory equipment, specimens and supplies to investigate Biological phenomena in the lab setting.

Level

Intermediate

Core Topics

Molecules in Life
1. Nature of molecules
2. Chemical building blocks
3. Macromolecules
Cell structure and function
1. Cell components
2. Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
3. Energy
4. Metabolism
Cell division
1. Mitosis
2. Meiosis
Patterns of inheritance
1. Punnett squares
DNA and genes
1. Structure
2. Function
3. Expression
4. Altering genetic message
Introductory biotechnology
1. Gene technologies
2. Bioinformatics