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FALL 2016
Jun 11, 2026 |
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| BIO1410: Biology for Health Sciences - 72387 - BIO 1410 - 106 |
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Associated Term: FALL 2016
Levels: UNDERGRADUATE MAIN CAMPUS Campus THEORY Schedule Type Learning Objectives: II. Course Description: Presents principles of cell biology, cell chemistry, genetics and organismic biology with an emphasis on human systems. IV. Learning Outcomes Statements: The content of this course is based on the CNM Biology and Biotechnology Department Learning Outcomes Statements and Components. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: Outcome #1: Explain the central ideas of biology Components: • List the characteristics and debate the ideas associated with the definition of life. • Discuss why the cell is considered the basic unit of life. • Explain the organization of life in both the ecological (hierarchical) and taxonomic sense. • Identify the key evidence for the theory of evolution and defend why it is thought of as the central principle of biology. • Demonstrate how the concepts of selection and adaptation are used to understand living things and how they change through time. • Apply the steps of the scientific method to a given situation and explain the importance of controls and repeatability. Outcome #2: Apply basic chemistry to the biology of cells Components: a. Illustrate the basic components of atomic structure. b. Describe how electron forces give rise to covalent, ionic and hydrogen bonds. c. Explain how the unique properties of water influence the properties of life. d. Integrate the informational features of the pH scale and the concept of acids and bases. e. Differentiate between the major groups of macromolecules in relation to their subunits, bonding, and large scale structure. f. Specify the role of synthesis and decomposition reactions in the cellular utilization of macromolecules. Outcome #3: Examine how the unique features of cellular structure and function are related Components: a. Using key features of cellular structure and function differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. b. Compare and contrast the structure and function of organelles found in plant and animal cells. c. Demonstrate the role of the endomembranous system of the cell in the production, modification and export of cell products. d. Integrate into the functions of cell movement and anchorage the components of the cytoskeleton. Outcome #4: Explain the basic components of cell metabolism Components: a. Explain thermodynamics; the various forms of energy and why the conversion of energy is a central concept of biology. b. Diagram the energy changes that occur during biological events and the relationship of reactant and product energy states. c. Discuss the role of ATP as a cellular energy intermediate and the role of the ATP/ADP cycle. d. Describe the structure of enzymes and the impact of environmental factors and inhibitors on enzyme function. e. Explain the role of enzymes in metabolism and their action in reducing the activation energy required for reactions. f. Discuss the fluid mosaic structure of cell membranes and the role of membrane components in transport processes. g. List the components of solutions and express, utilizing tonicity terms, the distinctions between solutions. h. Differentiate between diffusion, osmosis, facilitated transport and active transport both in terms of cellular energetics and the role of membrane associated proteins. Outcome #5: Outline the various energy-producing pathways in cells Components: a. Analyze the changes associated with the transfer of electrons during oxidation and reduction events. b. Explain glycolysis and the Krebs cycle in terms of energy production, formation of NADH, and oxidation of glucose. c. Summarize the key products of catabolic pathways utilized for cellular energy production. d. Identify the various forms of phosphorylation and their immediate source of energy for ATP production. e. Diagram the chemiosmotic event. f. Differentiate between fermentation and respiration in regards to final electron acceptors and energy production. Outcome #6: Explain the role of DNA in cells Components: a. Identify the components of DNA and RNA and how these components are organized into the macromolecules. b. Diagram the processes of DNA replication and transcription c. Diagram the process of translation and the functional role of the ribosome. d. Demonstrate the various forms of mutations and how they alter the DNA of an organism. e. Explain the basics of bacterial genetics and gene transfer events. f. Outline the various forms of viral genomes and their modes of reproduction. Outcome #7: Examine the processes of mitosis, meiosis and cytokinesis Components: a. Diagram and label the components of a cell in each of the stages of cell division. b. Explain the cell cycle and how its regulation controls cell division. c. Inspect the role of cell division control in the disease process of cancer. d. Discuss the unique aspects of meiosis that result in the production of haploid cells. e. Compare and contrast the mother cells, stages, events and products of mitosis and meiosis. f. Describe the information provided by a karyotype analysis of chromosomal number. g. Explain the process of non-disjunction in terms of its effects on chromosome number and the resulting abnormalities. Outcome #8: Describe patterns of inheritance and human genetic disorders Components: a. Explain the basic concepts of Mendelian inheritance including dominance, segregation and independent assortment. b. Conduct monohybrid and dihybrid crosses and using simple probability determine outcomes. c. Conduct test crosses and crosses that show X-linkage, multiple alleles, and dominant inheritance. d. Explain the mechanism for inheritance of various human genetic disorders. Outcome #9: Explain the mechanism of gene regulation and genetic engineering Components: a. Integrate the components of the bacterial operon and the functional role of the individual components. b. Compare and contrast the repressible and inducible operon systems found in prokaryotic cells. c. Distinguish between the specific examples of the lac operon and the tryp operon. d. Outline the procedure for various DNA manipulation techniques. Required Materials: III. Textbooks/Materials/Resources: Required Textbook: • ISBN 9780321885326 or 0321885325, Campbell, Reece, Taylor, and Simon. Biology: Concepts & Connections, 8th edition. Pearson (HARDCOPY Alone) Optional Textbooks: • ISBN 0805395717, Sackheim. An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, 9th edition. Pearson. • ISBN 0321500571, Benjamin Cummings. Get Ready for Biology, 1st edition. Pearson. Technical Requirements: V. Course Requirements: Attendance: According to CNM regulations, students enrolled for credit or audit are expected to attend all class sessions. Attendance will be taken every class period. Students who miss the equivalent of 15% of class time may be dropped by the instructor. Students must keep in mind, however, that it is ultimately their responsibility to withdraw from the course. Absences from class do not relieve students of the responsibility for missed assignments and materials covered in class. Final Evaluations: 1. It is a Math, Science and Engineering policy that all courses must meet during the final exam week of the course. 2. It is a Biology and Biotechnology policy that every student is expected to take the final evaluation as scheduled. 3. It is a Biology and Biotechnology policy that all final evaluations must be comprehensive. Grading: Grading will be based on: 1. In-class assignments: handouts will be introduced for different topics which will be completed in class. 2. Out-of-class assignments – to be announced 3. Attendance and Participation: Attendance: must try and attend every class period Participation: student must have read chapter before class and ready to discuss material Students will not receive full credit for “Attendance and Participation” in the case of perfect attendance yet poor or lack of participation. VI. Grading: Points per assignment: Percentage of overall grade: 12 Quizzes 30 pts each 30 % 3 exams 100 pts each 30 % Attendance & Participation if applicable 10 pts each 5 % Final evaluation 100 pts 35 % TOTAL 100 % For this class grade: You need this percentage: A 90 - 100% B 80 – 89% C 70 - 79% D 60 - 69% F < 60% View Catalog Entry
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