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Course Code:
10201101
Course Outline:
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An-Najah NationalUniversity Faculty of Science Dept. of Biology & Biotechnology |
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جـامـعـة النـجـاح الـوطنـيـة كليـة العلوم قسم الأحياء و التقنيات الحيوية |
Biology 101An Introduction to Life on Earth
09-2394960 ext.882299 syaish@najah.edu
Course Number: 24101
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Campbell, Neil; Jane Reece and Eric Simon (2004) Essential Biology Essential Biology Web Site<span class=GramE>,</span>http://www.essentialbiology.com
M.R. Taylor, "Student Study Guide for Campbell's Biology Johnson, George and Jonathan Losos. 2006. The Living World. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill, Boston. 812 pp. V.E. McMillan, "Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences," 2nd ed R. Ford, "General Biology Laboratory Manual"
Lectures 75 Homework Projects Others Lab. 25 Total 100
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Grade Distribution
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Course Description: This course offers an introduction to some of the major principles of biology at the cell and organism level, and is the first half of a year-long biology course (Bio101-102). This course will follow a hierarchical scheme from molecules to cells, tissues, organs and systems in whole organisms. Lectures will focus on materials necessary for life and the processes that occur within normal functioning living things.
This course is designed to acquaint biology students with the foundational topics and theories needed to develop an in-depth understanding of the discipline of Biology. Mastery of the material covered in this course is absolutely necessary for students planning careers in any and all biologically related fields. This course is designed for students majoring in a science field. Therefore, it is anticipated that those enrolled in this course are committed to putting forth more than average effort, and devoting more than average time to mastering the topics that will be covered. The discipline of cell biology is changing and advancing at a very rapid rate. As a result, the expanding bank of knowledge, facts, relationships, etc., regarding cellular components places students in a position of needing to learn, well... a lot!! Instruction: The primary means of communicating information for this course is lectures. Given that lecture time is limited students are expected to supplement their understanding of the concepts covered in lecture by reading the associated chapters in the textbook. The textbook provides much more detailed information about topics covered, and students should keep up with assigned reading. Because of the large amount of material presented in this course, students will benefit tremendously by regularly reviewing lecture notes. If you are having trouble understanding course material, do not hesitate to ask for help from your instructor,. There is not much that can be done about a grade at the end of the semester so don’t wait to ask to for help.
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Course overview
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Structure and function of macromolecules: polymers, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids
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An introduction to metabolism: Energy, ATP, Enzymes factors affecting enzyme activity
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The cell : Microscopy, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, Internal structure of the cell
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Membrane structure and function: Models of membrane structure, transfer of materials across the C.M.
First Hour Exam 25%
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Cellular respiration: Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation
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Photosynthesis: Chloroplasts, stages of photosynthesis, Calvin cycle, photo respiration, C4 and CAMplants
The Cell Cycle
Meiosis and Sexual life cycles
Mendelian Genetics
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Chromosomal Basis of Inheritanc
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Molecular basis of inheritanc
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From gene to protein
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From gene to protein
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Genetic engineering
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