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Objectives:
This course is intended as a sophomore level introduction to prepare students for the rigor of learning the subjects encompassing the realm of cell and molecular biology. Accordingly, the student will not only learn cell biology, but will also develop learning skills and lab skills that will hopefully be of benefit to a career in science. Since cell biology is fundamental to all sub disciplines of biology, we will spend considerable time discussing practical examples and significance. Hopefully you will also understand process.

It is a fundamental necessity that the student recall the cell related material presented in Bio 101-102. Review this information. You will be tested on it.

There are no specific reading assignments listed on this syllabus. This is by design. The syllabus of lecture/lab topics is detailed enough that you should be able to find the relevant sections in the text for each topic. You are responsible for learning the material of this course. I expect you to study at least 6-9 hours per week outside of class for this course.


It is a fundamental necessity that the student recall the cell related material presented in Bio 101-102. Review this information. You will be tested on it.

What the student will learn: You will notice that there are no specific reading assignments listed on this syllabus. This is by design. The syllabus of lecture/lab topics is detailed enough that you should be able to find the relevant sections in the text for each topic. You are responsible for learning the material of this course. I expect you to study at least 6-9 hours per week outside of class for this course.

LECTURE TOPICS:

INTRO - What have you already learned? How much do you remember? What is cell biology?
THE CELL - chemistry, physics, work, cycle.

CELL STRUCTURE - review:

Proteins - properties, structures, actions (mechanisms).
Membranes - models, structure, fushion, synthesis, permeability.
Cell organelles - ultrastructures and functions.

Procaryotes

Cell walls, nuclear area, mesosome, chromatophores, spores, capsules, fimbrae/pilli.

Eucaryotes

Cell walls, nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, various "somes"

Cytoskeletal networks and trafficing
Cell surface and beyond - the extracellular matrix.

ENERGY PRODUCTION - OxPhos & PhotoPhos.

Overview of PRIMARY METABOLISM:

DNA - structure, replication, repair, mutation.
transcription - mRNA, rRNA, tRNA, hnRNA, snRNA, etc.
translation

SECONDARY METABOLISM: - biochemistry, enzymology.

VIRUSES

CONCLUSIONS

GRADING: Special assignments = 50 pts., + 4 X 50 pt. quizzies = 200 pts..,+ Literature review = 100 pts. = total of 350 pts.

SCALE: 4.0 = 90%, 3.5 = >85%, 3.0 = >80%, etc.

NOTE: Students with learning disabilities should identify themselves to the instructor during the first week of class to be eligible for accommodation.