BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Prerequisite BIOL& 160 with a minimum grade of 2.0, CHEM& 139 or CHEM& 121 with a minimum grade of 2.0, and ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0; or instructor permission.
Course Description
Cellular biology explores the structures and functions of living cells, with special emphasis placed on processes of metabolism, genetics, differentiation and microevolution. This course is intended for science majors. Lab included.
Course Content
A. Basic chemistry principles as applied to cell structure and function
B. Evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
C. Cellular structure and physiology, including organic macromolecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids), membranes and organelles
D. Mechanisms of transport across cellular membranes
E. Protein synthesis process and regulation
F. Effects of mutations on protein structure
G. Cell differentiation by regulated gene expression
H. Cellular metabolic processes of cellular respiration, fermentation and photosynthesis
I. Cellular reproduction mechanisms, including mitosis, meiosis and binary fission
J. Virus replication processes and relationships with cells
K. Laboratory experimental design and implementation using current biotechnologies
L. Primary research article analysis
M. Cultural impacts of cellular biology
Student Outcomes
LECTURE OUTCOMES
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Summarize the roles that organic macromolecules and cellular organelles perform in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
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Describe current theories of cell evolution
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Predict the effects of genetic mutations in the context of the protein synthesis process, from nucleic acid to functional protein
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Explain cell differentiation using concepts of regulated gene expression
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Describe the metabolic processes of cellular respiration, fermentation and photosynthesis
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Describe the phases and regulation of the cell cycle
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Contrast viruses and cells in terms of their structures and replication processes
LAB OUTCOMES
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Construct labeled illustrations of diverse cell types using firsthand microscopic observation
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Conduct cellular biology research that is relevant to a variety of cultures using current laboratory biotechnologies
Degree Outcomes
Natural Science: Graduates use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/information relative to the natural world.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 70
Potential Methods
Individual/group projects & presentations
Assessments/exams: essays, multiple choice, true false, completion, matching
Laboratory notebooks
Journal Club/Primary literature analysis
Research paper
Lab exercise and report
Lab practicum
Computer/internet simulations/animations
Discussion boards
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