Course Outline San Pedro Junior College Tourism Department 21 st August - 5 th December 2018

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1 Course Outline San Pedro Junior College Tourism Department 21 st August - 5 th December 2018 Course Title: Course Number: 1015 General Biology I Course Instructor: Mr. Erick Santizo Credits: 3 Course Hours: Mon and Tues: 7pm-8pm Wed 8:20-9:20pm Semester: First Semester 2018 Class Venue: Click here to enter text. Prerequisites: High school Biology Field Trips: Consultation Hours: Contact Number: No 8pm-8:20pm Address: esantizo91@gmail.com Required Text: Losos, J. B., Mason, K. A., Singer, S. R., Raven, P. H., & Johnson, G. B. (2008). Biology. Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Other Resources: Taylor, D.J., Green, N.P.O., and Stout, D.W. (1997). Biological Science 1. (3rd ed) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Course Description: This course introduces students to the general principles and concepts of Biology. It deals with the interactions between living organisms and their abiotic environment. Emphasizing on basic biological chemistry, metabolism, cellular structure and function, genetics, evolution, the energy processes of photosynthesis and respiration. Course Rationale: Students will be provided with a basic understanding of the importance of Biology. The course will provide them with the necessary knowledge and fundamental skills needed for the Marine Biology program. Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and characterize each level of biological organization. 2. Examine the importance of water to life on Earth. 3. Explain the characteristics and functions of the four major groups of macro molecules. 4. Discuss the principles of cell theory. 5. Differentiate between the structure and function of various components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. 6. Compare and contrasts the various mechanisms by which cells transport materials.

2 7. Illustrate how energy flows through the ecosystems 8. Discuss the role of enzymes in the photosynthetic and respiratory pathways. 9. Describe the major biochemical pathways (cellular respiration and photosynthesis) that are involved in the conversion of energy. 10. Outline and briefly describe the processes involved in mitosis and meiosis. 11. Describe the principles of Mendelian genetics. 12. Solve genetics problems involving monohybrid and dihybrid crosses. 13. List and outline the uses of current techniques in modern genetics. MODES OF INSTRUCTION In this course we will utilize the following methodologies: Lectures (Audio Visuals) Class Discussions (active participation will be encouraged to ensure that students grasp concepts) Case studies Group work on specified topics relevant to assigned chapters Presentations Role play Pair share Questioning Week Course Topics & Sub-topics Assessments & Due Dates 1 Introduction to Biology Create a poster depicting one life Introduction to the course process. (brief presentation to Life processes explain) Levels of hierarchy of organization Chapter 1: Readings Page Introduction to Biology Group discussion and Five kingdoms and domains of living organisms presentation Scientific process Lab: identification of different THE ORIGIN & EVOLUTION OF LIFE kingdoms Formation of earth Chapter 1: Page 4-11 Origin of life Darwin & Evolution 3 Basic Chemistry Worksheet from introduction to Matter biology to basic chemistry Atomic Structure Quiz1. Introduction to biology. The periodic Table Electrons and Energy Chapter 2: Elements, Compounds, Molecules and Mixtures Bonds: Covalent, ionic & hydrogen bond 4 The Chemistry of Life Group presentations- how water Importance and Properties of water affects- people health, affect food Water and fitness of life production, affect the Acids, Bases, ph, Buffers environment, affect peace and security, affect development and future demands of water Chap: 25-30

3 5 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Importance of Carbon The Hydrocarbons Functional Groups Isomers MACROMOLECULES Monomers and Polymers Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids 6 CELLS The Cell Theory Cellular Size Limitations Cell Composition of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Cellular Evolution -Endosymbiosis; 7 MEMBRANES & TRANSPORT Membrane Structure and Function Passive Transport Processes Active Transport Processes Cell Surface Modifications 8 Bioenergetics: Cells and the Flow of Energy Metabolic Reactions and Energy Transformations Metabolic Pathways Enzymes 9 Cellular Respiration: Outside the Mitochondria: Glycolysis Inside the Mitochondria: 10 Cellular Respiration: The Preparatory Reaction Citric Acid Cycle (TCA) Electron Transport Chain (ETC) 11 Photosynthesis I: The Process of Photosynthesis Nature of light Pigments Chloroplast structure Photosynthetic organism Plant as Solar Energy Converters: Light Reactions Test1 on Introduction to biology, Basic Chemistry.origin/evolution and chemistry of life Worksheet on macromolecules Quiz 2 on chemistry life of Organic chemistry and macromolecules Chapter 3: Draw and label a typical Eukaryotic animal and a plant cell. Worksheet on cell prokaryotic and eukaryotic/membrane and transport Chap 4: Chapt 5: Quiz 3 on Cells, membrane and transport mechanisms Chapt 6: Worksheet on bioenergetics and respiration Test 2 on macromolecules cells, transport mechanisms Chapt 7: Quiz 4 Bioenergetics and cellular respiration Worksheet on photosynthesis Chapt 7: Test3 Bioenergetics/cellular respiration and photosynthesis Chapt 8:

4 Photosynthesis II Calvin Cycle Reactions :Dark Reactions (Carbon Fixation) Other Types of Photosynthesis 12 Cell Reproduction: Stages of Mitosis Stages of Meiosis- First meiotic division and Second meiotic division Comparison of Meiosis and Mitosis Significance of cell division 13 Genetics: Definitions Gregor Mendel Mendelian Genetics 14 DNA Technology and Genomics DNA Cloning Biotechnology Products Gene Therapy Genomics 15 DNA Technology and Genomics cont d Formation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Prospects for use of this technology Chapt 8: Chapt 10: Meiosis Chapt 11: Quiz 5 on solving genetics problems Chapt 12: Test 4 On cell reproduction and genetics Chapt 17: Chapt 18: FINAL EXAM COURSE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Attendance/Punctuality - Regular attendance is mandatory for all classes and school related activities. A student who is absent for more than three sessions from a course will be asked to withdraw from the course, unless the student presents proper documentation in the event of illness, death in the family or any other emergency or compelling circumstance. - Students who are habitually absent from class and are seen on campus during such time may be asked to withdraw from the course. - Absence is NO EXCUSE for being unaware of the progress and activities of the class. When students are absent, they must contact the instructor immediately upon returning to school to obtain all information concerning the assessments covered or to be covered for the course. - Tardiness is a distraction. If you must be late, please enter the room as quietly as possible and take a seat near the door. - Students are considered late after 10 minutes of the class period has elapsed. Those arriving after the first 10 minutes of class must go directly to the administration office for a permission note to enter class.

5 Electronic Devices: - All Electronic Devices should be turned off; cell phones can be placed on vibration mode. - No recording of lectures or presentations should be done without the permission of the lecturer. Classroom Conduct: - No smoking and eating in the classroom. - No talking/reading or doing other things that is unrelated to class during class time. Language: - English is the official language of Belize; therefore, you are expected to speak and write Standard English in the classroom. Points will be subtracted for papers that have grammar and punctuation errors. Absence from test/quiz/examination: - A student who is absent from a test/quiz/final examination without approval forfeits the right to sit the assessment at a later date. The student is to be assigned a zero mark for the assessment missed. - A student who is absent from a test/quiz due to circumstances beyond his/her control must receive written approval from the course instructor to be allowed to sit a new test/quiz of comparable difficulty. Such approval must be obtained no later than 2 days after the assessment is administered. - A student who is absent from a final examination due to circumstances beyond his/her control must receive written approval from the department Chair to be allowed to sit a new examination of comparable difficulty. Such approval must be obtained no later than 1 day after the final examination is administered. Course Assessment: Tests- All tests will be graded out of points depending on questions given. Students are advised about tests before time. All tests for this program will be planned for the time span of one hour. Quizzes- All quizzes will be administered based on the content on the course outline. Points for these will vary. ( online: classmaker.com). Instructor will your password. Assignments- Take-home assignments are given for the re-enforcement of material taught. These assignments include written work as well as reading assignments that may or may not be presented in class. Students are advised that most assignments are to be ed. Projects and Presentations These will be done either individually or in group settings and must be taken seriously. Students are expected to follow instructions carefully in order to obtain full marks. Creativity, Neat Work, Good Organization and Grammatically Correct English are obligatory.

6 Final Examination This is a comprehensive exam which will cover all the topics discussed for the duration of the course. This examination will be administered on a given date and all students will be required to sit the examination. GRADING SCALE The final grade will be assigned in adherence with San Pedro Junior College Grade Policy. Thus, final grades will be computed using a combination of semester grades, including homework assignments, essays, tests and quizzes, and a final examination. The final letter grade will be assigned using the following Grading Scale: SPJC GRADING SCALE Description Letter Grade Grade Range GPA Excellent A Good A B B Satisfactory C C Passing D D Fail F COURSE EVALUATIONS ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT PERCENT VALUE Attendance and Participation 5% Assignments 10% Quizzes 10% Presentations 15% Tests 15% Research Paper 15% Final Exam 30%

7 Writing scientific paper: Scientific research paper: 1 st semester (proposal), Second semester ( carry out experiment)

8 Topic : Members of group: Points /30 Voice projection : well heard by classmates and lecturer 3 Organization of presentation: transition of presenters; everyone 3 knows when to speak. Professionalism 4 Visual aid: use of power point font can be read by audience. 3 Slides in order of presentation. 2 Format of presentation : topics presented flow with each other 5 Correct content and knowledge of content: information presented are facts. Members are knowledgeable of content. Total Points 5 5