SYLLABUS
Biology 24121
Department of Biology and Biotechnology.
An Najah University
Dr. Nael Abu-Hasan
Credits: Three (3)
Course 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.
Prerequisites:Nothing
Required Text: Biology 7th Edition, Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, Benjamin (2004).
Exams and Grades
First hour exam |
25% |
Second hour exam |
25% |
Final Exam - cumulative exam |
50% |
Lecture Schedule
Date / Week |
Lecture Topic |
Text Reading |
Homework & Web Activities |
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1 |
Foundations of Organic Chemistry- Biomolecules Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino acids and Proteins& Nucleic acids |
Ch. 4,5 |
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2 |
Ch. 6 |
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2 |
Eukaryote Cell Organization |
Ch. 7 |
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3 |
Ch. 8 |
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3 |
Metabolism |
Ch. 9 |
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4 |
Ch. 11 |
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EXAM #1 — covers all material assigned |
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5 |
Ch. 12 |
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5 |
Chromosomes and Cell Division (cont.) |
Ch. 13 |
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6 |
Ch. 16 |
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6 |
Ch. 17 |
Quiz |
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7 |
Ch. 17 |
Animation: replication/transcription/ translation –Web |
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EXAM #2 — covers all material not covered on Exam #1 |
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Part II Animal Structure and Function
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