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Course Description Provides an introduction to basic biological concepts
with a focus on living cells. Topics include: chemical principles related to
cells; cell structure and function; energy and metabolism; cell division;
protein synthesis; genetics; biotechnology; and use of basic laboratory
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Competency Areas |
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Chemical Principles Related to Cells |
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Cell Structure and Function |
D. Lab |
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Energy and Metabolism |
P. Lab |
3 |
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Cell Division |
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5 |
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Protein Synthesis |
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Genetics |
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Biotechnology |
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Use of Basic Laboratory Techniques and Equipment |
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Prerequisite: |
Program admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course
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Competency |
After
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Chemical Principles Related to Cells |
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2 |
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Atoms and Molecules |
Determine basic atomic structure. |
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Describe types of molecular bonds. |
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Water |
Identify the properties of water that make it essential for living organisms. |
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Biological Molecules |
Explain chemical concepts as applied to cellular function. |
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Describe the structure and properties of common organic molecules in living systems. |
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Cell Structure and Function |
6 |
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6 |
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Membranes |
Describe the structure and function of cell membranes. |
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Explain the passage of molecules across the cell membrane. |
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Cytoplasm |
Describe the nature of the cytoplasm. |
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Explain the structure and function of cellular organelles. |
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Nucleus |
Describe the structure and function of the nucleus and its component structures. |
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Energy and Metabolism |
6 |
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4 |
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Overview |
Describe the principles that affect energy transformation at the cellular level. |
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Describe the function of enzymes in biological systems. |
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Processes |
Compare the processes of glycolysis respiration, and fermentation. |
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Describe photosynthesis. |
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Cell Division |
7 |
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4 |
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Mitosis |
Describe the process of replication. |
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Discuss the cell cycle and the process of mitosis. |
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Meiosis |
Discuss the process of meiosis. |
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Protein Synthesis |
7 |
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2 |
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Transcription |
Describe the process of transcription. |
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Translation |
Describe the process of translation. |
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Genetic Code |
Describe the characteristic features of the genetic code. |
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Mutations |
Describe different mutations and potential consequences. |
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Genetics |
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6 |
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Mendelian Laws |
Relate the structure of DNA and RNA to the laws of heredity. |
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Explain the relationship between DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. |
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Interpret the Mendelian laws of heredity. |
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Determine the probability of specific genotypes and phenotypes as a result of monohybrid and dihybrid crosses. |
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Human genetics |
Describe selected genetic diseases of humans. |
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Biotechnology |
1 |
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Describe uses of DNA technology. |
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Use of Basic Laboratory Techniques and Equipment |
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6 |
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Safety procedures |
Recognize and adhere to safety procedures in a biological laboratory. |
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Laboratory report |
Prepare a laboratory report. |
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Microscope use |
Demonstrate understanding of microscope structure and function. |
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Suggested
Resources |
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Author |
Year |
Title: Subtitle |
Edition |
Location |
Publisher/ |
pp. |
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Print |
Audesirk, G.,
Audesirk, T. & Byers, B. |
2006 |
Biology: Life on earth. |
8th ed. |
San Francisco |
Benjamin Cummings |
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Campbell, Neil &
Reece, Jane |
2004 |
Biology. |
7th ed. |
San Francisco |
Benjamin Cummings |
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Mader, Sylvia S |
2004 |
Biology. |
8th ed. |
New York, NY |
McGraw-Hill |
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Starr, C. & Taggart,
R |
2006 |
Biology: The unity and diversity of life. |
11th ed. |
Belmont, CA |
Centage Delmar |
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Posted: 09/24/08