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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
BIO 2.1 | Title:
FUND BIO: CELL |
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| Full Title:
Fundamentals of Biology (Cell and Molecular) |
| Last Reviewed:8/14/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 5.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 5.00 | Lab Scheduled | 6.00 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 105.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 9.00 | | Contact Total | 157.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 262.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
BIO 3
Catalog Description:
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Cell structure and function, origin, evolution and diversity of cells, biochemistry, metabolism, Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, cell regulation, cell differentiation and evolutionary development. Intended for students majoring in biological sciences, pre-medical or related pre-professional programs. (Formerly BIO 1.3, BIO 3)
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CHEM 3A AND CHEM 3AL; OR CHEM 1A; OR CHEM 4A; AND Course Completion of BIO 10; AND ENGL 1A (OR ESL 10)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Cell structure and function, origin, evolution and diversity of cells, biochemistry, metabolism, Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, cell regulation, cell differentiation and evolutionary development. Intended for students majoring in biological sciences, pre-medical or related pre-professional programs. (Formerly BIO 1.3, BIO 3)
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of CHEM 3A AND CHEM 3AL; OR CHEM 1A; OR CHEM 4A; AND Course Completion of BIO 10; AND ENGL 1A (OR ESL 10)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 1981
| Inactive: | |
| Area: | C
| Natural Sciences
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | B2 | Life Science | Fall 1981 | |
| | B3 | Laboratory Activity | | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 5B | Biological Sciences | Fall 1981 | |
| | 5C | Fulfills Lab Requirement | | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: BIOL 190 | Cell and Molecular Biology | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): BIO2.1 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Apply the scientific method to develop hypotheses and use lab skills to investigate these
hypotheses by measuring biological phenomena and analyzing the resulting data.
Generate lab reports in formal scientific paper format.
2. Demonstrate proficiency (without assistance or instruction) in a variety of standard laboratory
techniques and equipment, which are used for the study of cells, DNA and proteins.
3. Explain, and provide supporting evidence for the major concepts of cell biology, and be able
to integrate these concepts using an evolutionary perspective.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Use the scientific method to develop and test hypotheses.
2. Explain current hypotheses on the diversity, origins and evolution of cellular life.
3. Differentiate the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
4. Relate the properties of biochemical macromolecules to the structure and function of cell
membranes and organelles.
5. Compare and contrast the mechanisms of cell respiration and photosynthesis.
6. Describe the transmission of genetic information through sexual and asexual reproduction and
the inheritance of traits via Mendelian genetics.
7. Explain the molecular flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein.
8. Explain cell regulation based both on control of gene expression and on signal reception and
transduction.
9. Explain how cells become differentiated during the processes of embryogenesis and
development, and how the mechanisms of cellular differentiation contribute to evolutionary
change.
10. Use the microscope proficiently and perform a variety of standard laboratory techniques used
for the study of cells, DNA and proteins.
11. Analyze and present student-generated data using formal scientific paper format.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to Biology
A. Characteristics of life
B. Biological levels of organization
C. Disciplines of biology
D. Scientific method
E. Evolution and biological thought
F. Cell theory and origins of cells
II. The Chemistry of Life
A. Atoms and molecules
B. Water and carbon
C. Biochemistry
D. Chemical reactions
III. Cell Structure and Function
A. Evolution, classification and diversity of cells
B. Archaea vs Bacteria vs Eukarya
C. Cytoskeleton and organelles
D. Cell membranes and transport
E. Bioenergetics and enzymes
F. Signal transduction pathways
IV. Energy Flow in Cells
A. Cell respiration reactions
B. Photosynthesis reactions
V. Information Flow in Cells
A. Cell reproduction: mitosis and meiosis
B. Inheritance: genes and chromosomes
C. Mendelian genetics
1. Monohybrid crosses
2. Dihybrid crosses
3. Probability theory
4. Sex-linkage, epistasis, multi-gene traits and pleiotropy
5. Chi-squared analysis of genetic data
D. Structure, replication, mutation and repair of DNA
E. Transcription, RNA processing and translation
F. Genetic regulation: epigenetics, transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation
G. Cell Cycle
VI. Cell Differentiation and Evolutionary Development
A. Embryonic development
B. Stem cells
C. Generation of biological diversity
VII. Laboratory Exercises
A. Molecular model building
B. Microscopy, cell structure, diversity and adaptation
C. Statistical analysis of data: chi square and probability theory
D. Enzyme activity
E. Drosophila monohybrid and dihybrid crosses
F. Chromatography of Drosophila eye color pigments
G. Bacterial transformation
H. Recombinant DNA technology
I. Gel electrophoresis of DNA
J. Polymerase chain reaction
K. Performance of student-designed original experiments
Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Weekly reading in text, 30-60 pages per week
2. Original group research project, written as a scientific paper and presented. May include
calculation, graphing and data analysis as well as explanation of ideas
3. Formal assessment: 3-4 midterm exams, including objective and essay questions, 1 lab
practical examination, and 5-15 quizzes
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Lab reports: may include calculation, graphing, data analysis, and explanation of ideas
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
15 - 30% |
| Research paper and poster | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 20% |
| Lab reports and problem sets | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
60 - 70% |
| Multiple choice, completion, essay questions, lab exams, quizzes | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Group presentation and student participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Campbell Biology. 10th Ed. Reece, Jane and Urry, Lisa and Cain, Michael. Pearson. 2014
Essential Cell Biology. 4th Ed. Alberts, Bruce and Bray, Dennis and Hopkin, Karen. Garland Science. 2014
Instructor prepared lab manual
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