BIO201: Introductory Biology-Cells

 

Course Description: Cell structure and function with emphasis on molecular aspects. Prerequisites: ENGL 110 and CHEM 150 or equivalent.

 

Course Goals:

In this course we will examine many different areas of cellular biology. Upon completion of this course, you are expected to be able to:

 

•Define and discuss the chemistry essential to cellular organization and function including, atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular organization.

•Define the main categories of macromolecules found within cells, and explain the significance of each to cellular function.

•Identify and describe membrane and organelle structure and function.

•Describe essential cellular physiological processes including, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, cell division, respiration and photosynthesis.

•Describe all aspects of genetics including, the fundamentals of transmission of traits, DNA replication, transcription and translation.

 

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Syllabus for Fall 2009

 

NEW!!! NEW!! NEW!! Graphing instructions for graphing 95% CI in Excel 2007 (Courtesy of Dr. Kloock!)

 

Websites with Excel graphing tutorials: http://www.ncsu.edu/labwrite/res/gt/gt-menu.html   http://www.ncsu.edu/labwrite/res/gt/gt-bar-home.html   http://ed.fnal.gov/data/life_sci/data/tutorials/excel.shtml     Date PowerPoint pdf Objective Questions Lab materials Sept. 14 Lecture 1 Lec 1     Sept. 15       Scientific Investigation Sept. 16 Lecture 2 Lec 2     Sept. 17       Statistical Analysis Sept. 21 Lecture 3 Lec 3   Graphing 95% CI Sept. 22       Assignment handed out in lab Sept. 23 Lecture 4 Lec 4  Chemistry/Molecules   Sept. 24     Cell Structure Basic Methods Sept. 28 Lecture 5 Lec 5     Sept. 29       Fermentation Sept. 30 Lecture 6 Lec 6 Membranes/Transport   Oct. 1       Microscopy Oct. 5 Lecture 7 Lec 7     Oct. 7 Lecture 8 Lec 8 Mitosis and Meiosis   Oct. 8       Diffusion and Osmosis Oct. 12 Lecture 9 Lec 9 Metabolism and Energy   Oct. 13       Mitosis and Meiosis Oct. 14 Lecture 10 Lec 10 Cellular Respiration   Oct. 15       Catechol Oxidase Oct. 20       Amylase Oct. 21 Lecture 11 Lec 11     Oct. 26 Lecture 12 Lec 12 Photosynthesis   Oct. 28 Lecture 13 Lec 13 Genetics   Nov. 2 Lecture 14 Lec 14     Nov. 9 Lecture 15 Lec 15 Replication   Nov. 10       Genetics Problems Nov. 12       Genetic Transformation Nov. 16 Lecture 16 Lec 16   Transcription/Translation Nov. 18 Lecture 17 Lec 17