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COURSE MASTER SYLLABUS A. Academic Division: Health Sciences B. Department: Allied Health Discipline: Biology C. Course Number and Title: BIOL1230 Biology I D. Course Coordinator: Daniel Coovert, Ph.D. Department Chair: Robert Slabodnick, R.T.T., N.P.S., R.C.P. E. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 3 hours F. Prerequisites: Compass reading score of 80 & writing of 81; or successful completion of READ0080 & WRIT0090. MATH0074 minimum grade of C required or Compass score of 61 or higher & an Algebra score 31 or higher. G. Syllabus Effective: Fall 2012 H. Textbook(s) Title: Title: Campbell Biology Author(s): Reece, Urry, et al. Copyright: 2011 Benjamin Cummings Edition: 9th ISBN #: 0321558235 I. Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: Title: Investigating Biology Laboratory Manual Author(s): Morgan and Carter Copyright: 2011 Benjamin Cummings Edition: 7th ISBN #: 978-0-0321-66821-9 J. Course Description: This course is an introduction to biology for bioscience majors and students planning to transfer to four year institutions. The course will introduce fundamental concepts of biology including the scientific method, structure and chemical properties of cells. The course will introduce students to biochemical pathways, bioenergetics, and basic concepts of genetics, heredity and homeostasis. Historical contributions and application of biological principles to biotechnology will be discussed. Students will meet three lecture hours and three lab hours per week K. Core Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes Communication – Written Communication – Speech Intercultural Knowledge & Competence Critical Thinking Information Literacy Computation Proficiency L. Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met All listed assignments are graded. Paper on topic related to current biological issue in the mass media. Laboratory reports to be handed in for selected labs. This will be met at the end of the course Homework assignments and Lab reports require assimilating data and drawing conclusions. This outcome will be met throughout the course. Lab exercises that require searching genomic databases for information, journal database searches for scientific paper. This learning outcome will be met by the 13th week of the semester. Lab reports require simple statistics, and graphing Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods: Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: Outcomes Assessments – How it is met & When it is met 1. Describe the scientific method; Quizzes throughout term characterize its strengths and Mid-term and final exam limitations. Illustrate the scientific method in the analysis of major biological discoveries 2. Describe basic structure of the atom, Homework assignments, Quizzes throughout and the bonds formed by atoms and the term proportion of elements found in living things. Describe the properties of carbon and the basic ways organic molecules are constructed 3. Describe the basic chemical and physical properties of water that make it essential for life 4. Name and describe the principle properties of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids and the importance in biological systems. 5. Understand the relationship of chemical processes to cellular processes of living things 6. Understand energy harvesting reactions for production of organic molecules in photosynthesis, including membrane organization of energy harvesting complexes. 7. Understand living things harvest energy by enzymatic breakage of chemical bonds of organic molecules, and the main biochemical pathways in cellular respiration and fermentation. 8. Understand the process of energy transfer through biological systems 9. Describe the general structure, function and reproduction of eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells and viruses 10. Understand the steps of the cell cycle and stages of mitosis and meiosis and the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction 11. Understand the role of DNA in heredity how DNA is organized and expressed in cells, and basic concepts in genetics including phenotypic expression, and the role of gene regulation and mutation on gene products and on phenotype 12. Understand the basic principles of development 13. Understand cells have evolved mechanisms for communicating, coordinating, and regulating activities. Compare mechanisms within and across species, Apply knowledge of regulatory Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam mechanisms to explain aberrant cell behavior and diseases 14. Understand historical development in biology including contribution of significant figures, and evolution of theories in biology 15. Document the solution to scientific problems through the collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. Incorporate findings into broader context of biological knowledge 16. Use current research literature, information related to biological issues in the mass media 17. Integrate and relate knowledge to real life situations 18. Understand use of Recombinant DNA technologies and genomics M. Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Lab reports, Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Lab reports, Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam Course Topical Outline: 1. Process of Science a. Biological organization b. Scientific Method Strengths and limitations c. Properties of living things 2. Principle Biological Molecules and their properties a. Atoms elements and chemical b. bonds c. Major biological molecules Lipids, protein, nucleic acids, carbohydrates d. Importance of water in biological systems 3. The Cell a. Cellular structure and function b. Cellular membrane and organelles c. Cellular respiration d. Photosynthesis e. Cellular Reproduction cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis binary fission, viral reproduction 4. Genetic Basis of Life a. Mendelian Genetics b. Chromosomal Patterns of Inheritance c. DNA Structure and Function d. Gene Activity and Mutations, role in evolution, cancer e. Biotechnology and Genomics 5. Cells to tissues a. Cells form tissues and organs c. Organismal Development Lab 1. Scientific Method 2. Chemical composition of cells 3. Enzyme Function 4. Cells/Microscopy 5. D i f f u s i o n / O s m o s i s 6. C e l l R e s p i r a t i o n a n d f e r m e n t a t i o n 7. Photosynthesis8. Mitosis/Meiosis 9. M e n d e l i a n Genetics 10. Population genetics 11. Molecular Biology/PCR 12. Bioinformatics 13. Biotechnology 14. Development Note: A homework component after each lab, students are expected to design a “next step” experiment to reinforce the concepts. N. Course Assignment: Homework Assignments Quizzes Mid-term Exam Final Exam O. Recommended Grading Scale: 100-95 94-92 91-89 88-86 85-83 82-80 A AB+ B BC+ 79-77 76-74 73-71 70-68 67-65 64-Below C CD+ D DF