Students taking ap biology should first complete an introductory course in biology, usually lasting one school year. The use of cell phones, ipods, laptops and other personal electronic devices are prohibited from the classroom during the class time, unless the instructor makes an explicit exception. The term biology comes from two greek words bios means life and logos means knowledge. Relate the concept of inheritance to the unity of life and describe the process of natural selection, predicting its outcome for a simple example. In this course, you will learn the how and why of biology by exploring the function of the molecular components of cells. Course overview, four basic food molecules fat, protein, carbohydrates. Ib biology is a twoyear course of study designed to provide students with an understanding of the important underlying biological themes through a focus on acquiring a body of factual knowledge. Basic principles of general biology as they relate to the cellular, organismic and population levels of organization. Outline the processes of reproduction and growth, identifying the role of dna in each. Study essential cell biology discussion and chapter questions and find essential cell biology study guide questions and answers. Today, life sciences topics and tools are present in almost all disciplines of science and technology.
Biology high school course outline accredited online school. A comprehensive overview of the biology of microorganisms. Genetics, cell biology, development, behavior and immunology are some of the areas covered. Cell biology is a branch of biology studying the structure and function of the cell, also known as the basic unit of life. Biol 3030 cell biology the university of toledo department of biological sciences biol3030001. For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums. Students examine the basic properties of cells and cell organelles, in addition to the properties of differentiated cell systems and tissues. Cell comes from the latin cellula, meaning, a small room. Biology 482 molecular biology syllabus, spring 2015. Biology tomorrow belongs to those who prepare today.
Mit is the leader in interdisciplinary life sciences research and education, and multiple departments offer majors and minors that have a life sciences focus. Organelles in turn provide compartmentalization and organize cellular products for dispersal and waste for disposal. Available in the bookstore, amazon, and as a pdf online. It develops the key aspects of cell and molecular biology introduced in questions in science s111, science. The course aims to equip students with a basic knowledge of the structural and functional properties of cells. Bio 201 cell and molecular biology 2015 course syllabus. Since the five required exams are open book, they are quite long approximately 150230 questions each with numerous choices to reduce the odds of lucky quessing. Cell biology explores the fascinating and diverse world of cells, from singlecelled microorganisms to the specialised cells that form complex tissues in plants and animals. Biology 101 online course syllabus palomar college. As an introductory course in biology, students are prepared for college. Biotechnology cty course syllabus introduction like all cty science experiences, this inquirydriven course is designed to develop your critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills in the specific context of biotechnology and its 21 st century applications. The course emphasizes the role of plants in human society as sources of food. You must earn 15 or more of the 30 total quiz points to obtain a c or higher.
In this course we will focus on eukaryotic cell biology and will cover topics such as membrane. This sixth edition features 60 new fullcolor photomicrographs and a new fullcolor. Section a will introduce you to cells cell theory,the molecular. All organisms, from singlecelled algae to complex multicellular organisms like us, are made up of cells. This laboratory course is designed to familiarize you with techniques used in cell biology. The concept of evolution is seen as the central organizing theme of biology. On your page you will submit, provide an outline in point form, the individuals name, the time frame in which he or she worked, and their main contributions to the development of the cell theory.
Biology 482 lecture outlines and biology 482 lecture powerpoint files in pdf notetaking format both available online by login from bio 482 website announcementshandouts page. Biol 112 biology of the cell biol 346 microbes in society biol 421 plant microbe interactions. Weekly course outline and calendar subject to change. This course is intended for the student interested in understanding and appreciating common biological topics in the study of the smallest units within biology. Molecular biology techniques syllabus food science university. Images used in lectures will be provided as downloaded pdf files via the biol 288 webpage. You will speak on your findings at the start of class. As an introductory course in biology, students are prepared for college and advanced placement courses. The student will demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills and processes core learning goal 1 and major biological concepts to explain the uniqueness and interdependence of living organisms, their interactions with the environment, and the continuation. Hank tells us about the city of eukaryopolis the animal cell that is responsible for all the cool things that happen in our bodies. Identify the overarchingrecurring themes in biology and explain how they relate to the goals of this course. Where group work is indicated in the course outline, such collaborative work is mandatory. We present here a set of mit courses that are life sciencesbased.
You must either purchase and bring to lab classes a copy of the lfs100 cell biology workbook. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to. Announcements made in class or placed on avenue are considered to have. Cell biology encompasses both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and can be divided into many subtopics which may include the study of cell metabolism, cell. Course outlines bc home curriculum course outlines biological sciences this site contains the most recently approved butte college course outlines as pdf downloads. Topics examined will include the structure and function of the cell, diffusion and. If youre having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, wed love to hear from you. Lab exercises will be provided in the form of handouts. There are thousands of opportunities within the medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial fields just to name a few for a person with a concentrated knowledge of molecular and.
Cells have membranes that allow them to establish and maintain an internal environment. The required book for this course is molecular biology of the cell, 6th edition mbc6 by bruce alberts, alexander johnson, julian lewis, martin raff, keith roberts, and peter walter isbn. It is the smallest unit of an organism that is classified as living, and also known as the building block of life. Cell biology is the study of the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
In a folded protein, the nonpolar hydrophobic amino acids tend. Micb 353 food microbiology laboratory micb 401 environmental microbiology laboratory micb 402 advanced immunology micb 404 selected topics in pathogenesis. The focus of cell biology is the study of the structure and function of the cell. Bisc 115lxg the biology of food spring semester 2019 section. Tentative lecture outline week of topic text chapters jan. Cells contribute to the organization of life and provide the environment in which organelles function. By the end of the semester you should be familiar with. Tutorial and laboratory manual, or alternatively print out the manual from blackboard. Cell the structural and functional unit of all known living organisms. This course will introduce students to the dynamic relationships between cell structure and the biochemical reactions that are necessary for cell growth, differentiation, survival and death with an emphasis on eukaryotic cells. This book is very well written and provides an excellent seniorlevel discussion of cell biology. The cell is a powerful case study to help us explore the functional logic of living systems. There is no required textbook, only a recommended text listed in the syllabus below. The first will introduce the current 2017 course structure, content and evaluation anat3231 cell biology the second part, shown below, will give an introduction some of the historic background of cell biology as a branch of science and its current place in scientific research.
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