BIO 201: Introductory Biology-Cells, Fall 2009
Instructor: Dr. Kathy Szick-Miranda Lab Instructor: Luz Borreli
Office: Science I, 316 Office: Science I, 114E
email: email:
Office hours: M 11:00-12:20, W 9:30-10:55 Office hours: T Th 3:00-4:00pm
Lecture: M W 12:20-1:40pm, Sci II 343 Lab: T Th 9:30-12:00pm, Sci I 221 or
Phone: 654-6165 T Th 12:20-2:50pm, Sci 221
Web: www.csub.edu/~kszick_miranda
Text Books:
•Freeman, S., 2008. Biological Science with MasteringBiology 3/E. Volume 1: The Cell, Genetics and Development. Pearson Education Inc.
•Penchenik, J., 2007. A short guide to writing about biology. 6th Edition. Pearson Longman.
•Lab Manual Packet - Will be available via the web.
Course Description: Cell structure and function with emphasis on molecular aspects. Prerequisites: ENGL 110 and CHEM 150 or equivalent.
Course Goals:
In this course we will examine many different areas of cellular biology. Upon completion of this course, you are expected to be able to:
•Define and discuss the chemistry essential to cellular organization and function including, atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular organization.
•Define the main categories of macromolecules found within cells, and explain the significance of each to cellular function.
•Identify and describe membrane and organelle structure and function.
•Describe essential cellular physiological processes including, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, cell division, respiration and photosynthesis.
•Describe fundamental aspects of genetics including, the transmission of traits, DNA replication, transcription and translation.
Academic Policies: It is expected that your work is YOUR work. In the unexpected event of plagiarism and/or dishonesty during exams or for the research term-paper, the student will receive a zero on that activity and be referred to the campus administration for disciplinary action. Please refer to the campus 2007-2009 catalog page 81.
Attendance and Participation:
I will not record attendance in lecture however, there will often be material presented in lecture that you will not find in your text book. The laboratory material is designed to supplement and reinforce the lecture material. Laboratory sessions are mandatory.
Grading: Grades will be based on the percentage of points accumulated in the course (lecture and lab) using the scale shown below.
A = 94-100 B- = 80-82.9 D+ = 67-69.9
A-= 90-93.9 C+ = 77-79.9 D = 63-66.9
B+ = 87-89.9 C = 73-76.9 D- = 60-62.9
B = 83-86.9 C- = 70-72.9 F = 0-59.9
*All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date indicated. Any assignment turned in after that time will be penalized 10% per day.
Assignments: Point Values: % of Total Grade:
Exam I 100pts 20%
Exam II 100pts 20%
Final Exam (Exam III) 100pts 20%
MasteringBiology Web Assignments 100pts 20%
Lab Report 50pts 10%
Lab Assignments 50pts 10%
TOTAL 500pts 100%
Reading and Lab Assignments:
1. For each lecture, the reading will relate to the topic of that day and should be done in advance of lecture so that you will be familiar with what will be lectured on and then re-read after reviewing the lecture for that topic.
2. Grading for the laboratory component of this course will be based on three different parameters: 1) exams, 2) lab assignments and 3) a formal research report. You must come to lab prepared. This will be accomplished by reading the lab assigned PRIOR to the start of that lab. It is a complete waste of time (both mine AND yours!) if you are not fully prepared for the lab. You will be required to submit assignments related to several of the lab exercises. You will be notified as to which labs will have an assignment due (see lab schedule).
Scientific Research Report:
You will write a scientific research report on your independent investigation performed during weeks 6-8. Your independent investigation will be based on the Fermentation lab performed in week 3 (Sept. 29). You will work in groups of four to prepare a research proposal and to perform your outlined experiment however, the report is an individual effort. The format is based on the scientific method and is organized to enable the reader to quickly comprehend the main points of the investigation. The format is required in all biology classes and consists of a Title Page, Abstract, Introduction, Methods and Materials, Results, Discussion/Conclusions, and Literature Cited sections. Please refer to the departmental website links on “how-to write”:
www.csub.edu/Biology/HowToWrite.htmlx
www.csub.edu/Biology/HowtoWrite.pdf
There is a total of 50pts assigned for the report. You are required to submit portions of the report throughout the quarter (see important dates).
Lecture Schedule - BIO 201 Fall 2009WK / Day / Date / Reading / Topic
1 / M / Sept. 14 / CH 1 pp. 1-15 / Intro to course; Review of Chemistry
W / Sept. 16 / CH 2 pp. 18-30; 38-41 / Properties of water; Macromolecules
2 / M / Sept. 21 / CH 3 pp. 43-58 / Macromolecules
W / Sept. 23 / CH 4 pp.67-77;
CH 5 pp. 82-93;
CH 6 pp. 95-104 / Macromolecules continued
3 / M / Sept. 28 / CH 7 pp. 119-147 / The Cell
W / Sept. 30 / CH 6 pp. 105-117 / The Cell continued; Membrane Structure
4 / M / Oct. 5 / Membrane Structure and Transport
W / Oct. 7 / CH 11 pp. 222-231 / Mitosis and Meiosis
CH 12 pp. 243-253
5 / M / Oct. 12 / CH 2 pp. 31-38;
CH 3 pp. 58-65;
CH 9 pp. 170-174 / Intro to Metabolism
Enzyme Kinetics
Redox Reactions
W / Oct. 14 / CH 9 pp. 175-195 / Respiration and Fermentation
6 / M / Oct. 19 / No Lecture/Furlough
W / Oct. 21 / Respiration and Fermentation continued
7 / M / Oct. 26 / CH 10 pp. 198-214 / Photosynthesis
W / Oct. 28 / CH 13 pp. 265-289 / Genetics
8 / M / Nov. 2 / Genetics continued
W / Nov. 4 / No Lecture/Furlough
9 / M / Nov. 9 / CH 14 pp. 295-307
CH 15 pp. 316-327 / DNA, Chromosomes and Replication
W / Nov. 11 / HOLIDAY / VETERANS DAY
10 / M / Nov. 16 / CH 16 pp. 329-337 / Transcription (DNA to RNA)
W / Nov. 18 / CH 16 pp. 337-349 / Translation (RNA to Protein)
M / Nov. 23 / FINAL EXAM / 2:00-4:30pm (in Lecture room)
Lab Schedule - BIO 201 Fall 2009
1 / T / Sept. 15 / Scientific Investigation
Th / Sept. 17 / Statistical Analysis (Minireport due Sept. 22)
2 / T / Sept. 22 / Library (Assignment due at the end of lab)
Th / Sept. 24 / Basic Methods
3 / T / Sept. 29 / Fermentation (Minireport due Oct. 1)
Th / Oct. 1 / Microscopy; Cell Structures
4 / T / Oct. 6 / Exam I
Th / Oct. 8 / Diffusion/Osmosis (Minireport due Oct. 13)
5 / T / Oct. 13 / Mitosis and Meiosis
Th / Oct. 15 / Enzymes I: Catechol Oxidase (Minireport Oct. 20)
6 / T / Oct. 20 / Enzymes II: Amylase
Th / Oct. 22 / Independent Investigation
7 / T / Oct. 27 / Exam II
Th / Oct. 29 / Independent Investigation
8 / T / Nov. 3 / Independent Investigation
Th / Nov. 5 / Research Report Writing Workshop
9 / T / Nov. 10 / Genetics Problems
Th / Nov. 12 / Genetic Transformation I
10 / T / Nov. 17 / Genetic Transformation II, Peer evaluations
Th / Nov. 19 / Research Report Due
Important dates:
Tuesday October 1st – Proposals due
Thursday October 22nd – Introduction due
Thursday October 29th – Materials/Methods due
Tuesday November 10th - Results and Discussion due
Thursday November 19th - Final Re-submission of research report due