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Course Level:
First Year
Course Code:
24101
Course Outline:
Credits: Three(3)
Course Description:
A discussion of biological activity at the level of the cell, including cell structure, chemical constituents, architecture, material exchange with the environment, the role of the cell membrane, major energy generating biochemical pathways, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, control of cellular activities and basic concepts in genetics.
Prerequisites: General Biology I (Biol 24101)
Required Text: Biology 6th Edition, Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Benjamin
Method of Assessment:
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Two one hour Exams |
25 points each |
50% |
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Final Exam |
50 points |
50% |
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Total |
100 points |
100% |
Lecture Exams: The two-semester lecture exams and the final exam will cover notes given in class and pertinent information from the textbook. The examinations will consist mainly of multiple choice questions, with additional short answer questions, definitions, as well as matching
Tentative Schedule
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Week no. |
Reading Assignment/Lecture Topic |
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1 |
Ch 4, Carbon and the molecular diversity of life |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 and 5 |
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First exam |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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10 |
Ch 13, Meiosis and sexual life cycles |
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11 |
Ch 14, Mendelian genetics |
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Second exam |
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12 |
Ch 15, Chromosomal basis of inheritance |
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13 |
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14 and 15 |
Ch 17, from gene to protein |
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15 |
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Final Exam |
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