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COLLEGE-WIDE COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
BIO 206 - CELL
BIOLOGY (4 CR.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces the ultrastructure
and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and
control of gene expression. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory
3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE
This is a one semester
college transfer-level course designed to meet the needs of science majors.
This course is an elective course for science majors in their second year
of college study following completion of BIO 101 and 102 - "General Biology
I & II". This course would also benefit the student in pre-medical,
pre-dental, pre-veterinary, and health technologies programs.
ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES
The student should
have a knowledge of basic chemical processes in living things and be familiar
with biological concepts. The student will also need to be proficient at
numerical computation. Prerequisite is one year of college biology and
one year of college chemistry or division approval.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of
this course, the student should be able to:
A. describe the structures
commonly found in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
B. explain the functions
of the cell parts
C. describe the chemical
composition of cells and their parts
D. explain the basic
principles of bioenergetics and apply these principles to enzymology and
metabolism
E. describe both metabolic
and genetic regulatory mechanisms in cells
F. describe the patterns
of growth, reproduction, and heredity in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
G. explain the differences
between generalist and specialized cells
H. describe some of
the common specialized cell functions
I. explain the concept
of unity and diversity of cell structure and function
MAJOR TOPICS TO BE
COVERED
LECTURE
A. Biochemistry
B. Cell Structure:
eukaryotic and prokaryotic
C. Enzymes
D. Bioenergetics:
photosynthesis and respiration
E. Membranes and Transport
F. Biosynthesis
G. Regulatory Mechanisms
H. Growth and Division
I. Heredity
J. Differentiation
K. Specialized Cell
Functions, e.g., excitation, motility and contraction, secretion, and immunity
LABORATORY
A. Microscopy and
Staining
B. Spectrophotometry
C. pH and Buffers
D. Cell Fractionation
E. Biochemical Extraction
and Analysis
F. Enzyme Activity
and Kinetics
G. Aseptic Techniques
H. Bacterial Growth
Curves
I. Cell Permeability
and Active Transport
J. Photosynthesis
K. Cellular Respiration
L. Cell and Tissue
Culture
Revised 2/02
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