12/26/2024 7:44:11 AM	BIO 2.1 Course Outline as of Fall 2007	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  BIO 2.1	Title:  FUND BIO: CELL
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		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	105.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	9.00			Contact Total	157.50
		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:

Cell structure and function, biochemistry, metabolism, molecular genetics, cell differentation. Intended for students majoring in biological sciences, pre-medical or related pre-professional programs. (Formerly BIO 1.3, BIO 3)

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of CHEM 1A or higher (V6) and Course Completion of BIO 10

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Cell structure and function, biochemistry, metabolism,  molecular genetics, cell differentiation. Intended for students majoring in biological sciences, pre-medical or related pre-professional programs.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Completion of CHEM 1A or higher (V6) and Course Completion of BIO 10
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A.
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
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	B2	Life Science		Fall 1981
	B3	Laboratory Activity
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	5B	Biological Sciences		Fall 1981
	5C	Fulfills Lab Requirement
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: BIOL 190	Cell and Molecular Biology	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): BIO2.1

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Use the scientific method to develop and test hypotheses.

2. Explain current hypotheses on the diversity and origins 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.

7. Explain the molecular flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein.

8. Explain cell regulation based on the operon model and allosteric

proteins.

9. Relate information on cell and protein structure to specialized cell

functions.

10. Use the microscope proficiently and perform a variety of standard

laboratory techniques used for the study of cells, DNA and proteins.

Topics and Scope

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. Cell theory

       B. Origin and diversity of cells

       C. Prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells

       D. Cytoskeleton and organelles

       E. Cell membranes and transport

       F. Bioenergetics and enzymes

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

       D. Structure, replication and repair of DNA

       E. Transcription and translation

       F. Genetic regulation: operon and allosteric proteins

VI. Cell specialization

       A. Cellular movement: motility and contraction

       B. Cell signaling: receptors and potentials

       C. Immune function

       D. Development

VII. Laboratory exercises

       A. Molecular model building

       B. Microscopy and cell structure

       C. Statistical analysis of data: chi square and probability theory

       D. Enzyme kinetics

       E. Cell fractionation

       F. Osmosis

       G. Mitosis and meiosis

       H. Photosynthesis and respiration

       I. DNA extraction

       J. Cell culture

       K. Electrophoresis

       L. Antibiotic resistance

       M. PCR (polymerase chain reaction)

Assignments:

1. Weekly reading in text, 30-60 pages per week.

2. Lab reports: may include calculation, graphing and data analysis, 2-4/

semester.

3. Research paper may be required, 5-10 pages long, includes library

research.

4. Formal assessment: 3 to 4 midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam

including objective and essay questions, 3 to 4 lab practical

examinations, quizzes may be required.

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 10 - 30%
Research paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 15 - 35%
Lab reports
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 40 - 75%
Multiple choice, Completion, Essay questions
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Biology, Campbell and Reece, 7th edition, 2005

World of the Cell  (6th Edition) by Wayne M. Becker, Lewis J. Kleinsmith,

Jeff Hardin 2005

Asking About Cells, A J Tobin and R E Morel, 1997

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