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Lecture 1
BIOL 105 Course Description
• Introduction to biological principles, processes,
and patterns.
• 4 Lectures per week.
 4 Exams
• 1 Laboratory &/or Discussion Session per week
 4 Exams
 12 Lab Sections
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Major Topics Include:
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Macromolecules and Metabolism
Cell Biology
Genetics
Organ Systems
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Course Objectives
• Understand the cellular basis of life.
 the structures and organelles associated with cells
 the functional activities of a cell and its components.
• Develop a proficiency in the skills necessary to
engage in the scientific method.
• Understand cellular reproduction processes.
 Includes mitosis and meiosis.
• Understand the chemical basis and biochemical
origins of organisms.
• Understand the structure of DNA and how it
replicates.
• Understand energy flow within and among
organisms.
 Includes enzyme-based biochemical reactions
• Understand how genetic information is
converted to cellular structure and function.
 Transcription and translation
 photosynthesis, aerobic and anaerobic respiration
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Course Objectives (cont.)
• Understand the process of scientific discovery
and its methodology.
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Course Management
• Understand inheritance patterns.
• Lecture Instructor:
 Mendelian and non-Mendelian Inheritance.
 Kraig Gregor & Dr. Robert Sorensen, Ph. D.
• Understand the organization of the vertebrate
body.
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• Understand the process of animal locomotion at
the cellular and biochemical levels.
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• Notes, Syllabus, and Schedule in handout
• Understand the key features of various organ
systems in the vertebrate body.
 especially, the circulatory and digestive
systems
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Required Resources
Why are you here?
Biology: the study of life (biology is derived from two Greek word parts: bio
“life” & logos “the study of”
What do biologists do:
Improve the environment, increase the worlds food supply, identify factors
which contribute to health and longevity, conquer killers (cancer, AIDS,
heart disease) etc.
Fields of biology:
Immunology, Endocrinology, Microbiology, Botany, Ichthyology,
Entomology, Zoology, Bacteriology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Embryology,
Genetics, etc.
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• Textbook:
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 Biology, 8th ed., Campbell, Reece, Mitchell.
 Published by Benjamin/Cummings.
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“ biology may be the key to human survival on planet earth”
Recent Grads from LSH and their majors
 Nurses
 Forensic scientists
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Dieticians
 Ecology
 Doctors
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Etc.
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Important Dates
BIOL 105 Survival Strategies 1
• Participate in lecture and lab!
 Question your understanding.
 Relate material given in class to that in
your text and lab manual.
 Ask questions!
• Refer to handout
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BIOL 105 Survival Strategies 3
• Read assigned textbook and lab manual
pages!
 Read as topics are covered.
• Find a Study Buddy or join a Study Group!
 Reviewing material with others pays dividends.
• Talk to Instructor outside class!
 Read for understanding; question yourself.
 Look-up definitions or pronunciations
that are foreign to you.
 Study Figures and Tables.
 Review notes and textbook before
exams.
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Expectations continued
Help me find the cure.
• There is a common disease that usually affects
17-18 year olds, it usually only lasts about nine
months but it can be life changing.
• No whining
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Get organized
Meet deadlines
Limit excuses
Study/read
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Symptoms of the affliction
• Lack of enthusiasm
• Lack of participation
• Obsessive complaining about homework
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Grading Information
 Lecture Exams (4 x 100 pts.)
 Laboratory Exams (4 × 40 pts.)
 Laboratory Reports (2 x 40 pts.)
 Portfolio Reviews (2 x 30 pts.)
 Vocabulary Quizzes (6 x 20 pts.)
 Additional Activities (8 × 10 pts.)
Total Points
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Vocab
• What is?
400
160
80
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120
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Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis?
900
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• A pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of
very fine silicate or quartz dust, often found in
volcanic dust. It is also called a miner's lung
disease. This lung disease is more commonly
known as pneumoconiosis. Many substances
can cause pneumoconiosis including
asbestos, silica, talc and metals.
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Pneumono = Related to lungs (Latin)
Ultra = Very (Latin)
Microscopic = Extremely small (Latin/Old English)
Silico = Silica related (Latin)
volcano = Volcano (Latin)
coni = related to dust (variation of konis -Greek)
osis = Disease (Greek)
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What is the portfolio?
• 6 quizzes based on bio vocab
• Handout
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Research assignment or article
reflection/Symposium
• Handout
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