Course title and number

General Biology for Pharmacy 24121

Instructor name

Motasem Almasri

Contact information

motasemm@naja.edu

office location:  Science collage office number  14F1090

Semester and academic year

Fall Semester 2010/2011

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

Prerequisites

Nothing

Course

Contents

(description)

This course discusses 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, control of cellular activities and basic concepts in genetics.  In addition, this course discusses the anatomy and physiology for a number of systems in the human body such as digestive, nervous, reproductive, motor, and endocrine systems.

Course Objectives

This course will explore the basic biological structures, processes, concepts, systems and theories of modern biology. The objectives will be to:

• learn about the structures and functions of the biochemicals and organelles of the cells.
• compare and contrast the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• explore and further your understanding of the major processes, including, energy transformation, metabolism, cellular respiration, transport through the plasma membrane, and cells communications.
• describe the mechanics of mitosis and meiosis and the relationship of these processes to reproduction, cell cycle, and function. 
• study the roles of chromosomal abnormalities and gene mutations in causing genetic disorders. 
• explain how genetic information is stored in DNA and translated into protein.
• learn the microscopic structure and function of human cells and tissues.
• learn basic pointsabout the anatomy and physiology of the following human systems: digestive, reproductive, nervous, muscular, and excretory.

Intended learning

Outcomes and

Competences

After completion of this course, the student will demonstrate basic knowledge in each of the following:

• Different types of organic compounds and macromolecules.
• Structural characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Mechanisms of membrane transport.
• Basic concepts of bioenergetics, metabolism, cellular respiration.
• The cell cycle and types of cell division.
• Role of nucleic acids in the cell.
• Mechanism of genetic information transfer from DNA to proteins.
• Anatomical and physiological aspects of digestive, reproductive, nervous, muscular, and excretory systems of the human body.

Textbook and  References

Biology 6^th Edition, Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Benjamin.

Assignment Criterial

Activity

Percent (%)

Midterm Exams

50

Homework and  quizzes

Other criteria (Research, Discussion ..etc)

Final Exam

50

Part I. Cells and their Molecules

Date / Week

Lecture Topic

Text Reading

Homework & Web Activities

1

Foundations of Organic Chemistry- Biomolecules

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino acids and Proteins& Nucleic acids

Ch. 4,5

2

Energy transformations & enzymes

Ch. 6

2

Eukaryote Cell Organization

Ch. 7 

Cytoskeleton tutorial

3

Membranes and Transport

Ch. 8

3

Metabolism

Ch. 9

4

Cell Communication

Ch. 11
Ch. 12

Midterm Exam1— covers all material assigned

5

Chromosomes and Cell Division

Ch. 12

5

Chromosomes and Cell Division (cont.)

Ch. 13

Cell Cycle & Mitosis Tutorial
Meiosis Tutorial

6

Nucleic acids
DNA Replication

Ch. 16

6

RNA transcription & transcription

Ch. 17

Quiz

7

Protein Synthesis & The Genetic Code

Ch. 17

Animation: replication/transcription/ translation –Web

 Midterm Exam 2 — covers all material not covered on Exam #1

Part II Animal Structure and Function