Cell Biology                                                   

Course Number: 522

Course Objectives:
-To study biology from a molecular/cellular approach, with an emphasis on the chemical principles related to biology
-To learn about the history, new developments, and applications of biology
-To practice thinking and problem solving skills used in scientific study
-To get hands-on practice applying biological concepts by performing laboratory activities
-To gain exposure to the various professions available in biological science
-To discuss the role of technological advances of science and their effects on people and society

Course Materials: 
Textbook:  Biology (Addison Wesley, 2nd Ed., 1996)
Study guide
Notebook

Quarter Grades:                           
50 % Tests                                                    
30 % Homework                                                       
10 % Lab                                          
10 % Participation                                      
                                                                   

Final Grade:
Your final grade will be based on the average of your four quarter grades and final exam. 

Homework:
Reading assignments, textbook questions, and/or lab assignments will be given daily.  Homework will periodically be collected and calculated into your quarter grade.  You are responsible for all material that it is in the book.

Late assignments:
Labs are accepted late, but lose a letter grade for each day after the due date.  If you are absent, you may make up a lab within three letter days with no penalty to your grade.  Homework will not be accepted late, except if you are absent.  In this case, assignments may be turned in upon your return within three letter days. 

If Absent:
If you are absent, ask another student or myself what you missed the day of your return.
If the absence is due to a scheduled and approved driving lesson, you are responsible to obtain the notes and assignments for the next class. 
Lectures:  You may get the lecture notes from another student in your section and come after school for an explanation of the notes if needed.
Labs:  Lab activities must be made up within three letter days beginning the day of your return. 
Tests:   Please be prepared to take any missed test the day of your return.
Homework:  You may obtain assignments from classmates or teacher before or after class and submit them within three letter days from your return.                      

Extra-Credit:
1.  An approved tape or DVD of a biology related program. 
2.  An article on a current event in the field of biology.
3.  Other options will be presented throughout the course

Extra-Help:
I am available in room B164 for tutoring or questions before and after school.  You may also make an appointment for tutoring or make-up work in advance.

General Course Outline: (topics and sequence subject to change)

I. Methods and Tools of Biology
A.  Nature of Science
B. Science Skills and Methods
C. Tools of Biology
D. Techniques in Biology

II. Introduction to Chemistry
A. Matter
B. Structure of Matter
C. Reading the Periodic Table
D. Chemical Bonds and Reactions
E. Mixtures

III. The Chemical Basis of Life
A. Organic Chemistry
B. Carbohydrates
C. Lipids
D. Proteins
E. Nucleic Acids

IV. The Structure and Function of Cells
A. Cell Theory
B. Parts of the Cell
C. Organelles
D. Cell Diversity
E. Crossing the Membrane

V. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
A. Energy
B. ATP and Energy Transfer
C. Photosynthesis
D. Glycolysis and Aerobic Respiration
E. Anaerobic Respiration

VI. Cellular Reproduction
A. The Cell Cycle and Mitosis
B. Mitotic Cell Division and Cytokinesis
C. Control of Mitosis
D. The Phases of Meiosis
E. Meiosis and Evolution

VII. Fundamentals of Genetics
A. Early Concepts in Genetics
B. Mendel’s Investigations
C. Modern Genetics
D. Probability and Genetics
E. Using a Punnett Square
F. Other Patterns of Heredity

VIII. Genes and Chromosomes
A. Chromosomes and Recombination
B. Genes on Chromosomes
C. Chromosomes and Sex Determination
D. Chromosome Mutations

IX. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
A. DNA:  The Hereditary Material
B. DNA:  Structure and Replication
C. DNA and the Genetic Code
D. Protein Synthesis
E. The Control of Gene Expression
F. Gene Mutations

X. Viruses
A. The Discovery of Viruses
B. Characteristics of Viruses
C. Viral Replication
D. Viruses and Diseases

XI. Monerans
A. Prokaryotes
B. Evolution and Classification
C. The Diversity of Monerans
D. Moneran Reproduction
E. The Importance of Bacteria

XII.  Protists
A. Classification of Protists
B. Protozoans
C. Parasitic Protozoans
D. Algae
E. Funguslike Protists

XIII. Fungi
A. An Overview of Fungi
B. The Classification of Fungi
C. The Impact of Fungi

XIV. Human Biology
XV. Final Exam