B R O O K D A L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E Biology 126 Syllabus Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life Biology Program Science & Health Science Division
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CODE: BIOL 126 TITLE: Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life DIVISION: Science & Health Sciences DEPARTMENT: Biology COURSE DESCRIPTION: Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life is a general study of the basic concepts of biology for the non-science major. Topics include: chemistry of life, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, diversity of life and ecology. Topics are covered at an introductory level to provide students an overview of biological science and its relevance in the world. PREREQUISITES: MATH 012 OR MATH 015 OR PASSING SCORE IN COMPUTATION ON BASIC SKILLS TEST, READ 095 OR PASSING SCORE IN READING ON BASIC SKILLS TEST, AND ENGL 095 OR PASSING SCORE IN WRITING ON BASIC SKILLS TEST. PREREQUISITES OR COREQUISITES: None COREQUISITES: CREDITS: 3 LECTURE CREDITS: 3 LAB/STUDIO CREDITS: 0 LAB/STUDIO HOURS: 0 REQUIRED MATERIALS: CAMPBELL Essential Biology with Masteringbiology.com by Simon, Dickey & Reece; Fifth Edition, 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. ADDITIONAL TIME REQUIREMENTS: COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Demonstrate application of basic biological concepts: o properties of life o chemistry of life o cell structure & function o genetics o evolution and diversity of life o ecology Use the scientific method of inquiry to explore biological phenomena. Employ appropriate technology and resources to collect and interpret biological information and data. COURSE CONTENT: Unit One: Unit Two: Unit Three: Unit Four: Unit Five: Unit Six: Introduction to Biology Chemical Basis of Life Cell Structure and Function Genetics & Reproduction Evolution and Diversity of Life Ecology 3
GRADING STANDARD: Upon completion of the course, grades will be assigned as follows: A = 92 100% A- = 89-91% B+ = 86-88% B = 82-85% B- = 79-81% C+ = 76-78% C = 70-75% D = 65-69% F = <65% In calculating the course grade, 0.5 will round up to the next numerical grade and 0.4 will round down to the next lower numerical grade. Students are permitted to withdraw from the course without penalty until approximately 80% of the semester is complete. Please see term schedule for the exact deadline. At the end of the semester, application for an Incomplete may be made if a student with proper documentation needs to complete no more than one exam. The granting of an Incomplete is at the discretion of the instructor. Please see Instructor s syllabus for additional policies. DEPARTMENT POLICIES: Active participation is strongly recommended for optimum performance in biology courses. Exams will be given in the Brookdale Testing Centers. Exams must be taken at the times designated by the instructor. A student who misses an exam must provide prior notification and proper documentation in order to be eligible to take the exam. The acceptance of said prior notification and proper documentation will be determined by the instructor. Documentation must be provided within one week of the student s return for a make-up exam to be scheduled. A student who is unable to provide proper documentation for a missed exam will be given a grade of zero for that exercise. Students may not re-take exams on which they perform poorly. COLLEGE POLICIES: For information regarding: Brookdale s Academic Integrity Code Student Conduct Code Student Grade Appeal Process Please refer to the STUDENT HANDBOOK, THE BCC CATALOG, and the BCC Website: www.brookdalecc.edu NOTIFICATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Brookdale Community College offers reasonable accommodations and/or services to persons with disabilities. Students with disabilities who wish to self-identify, must contact the Disabilities Services Office at 732-224-2730 or 732-842-4211 (TTY), provide appropriate documentation of the disability, and request specific accommodations or services. If a student qualifies, reasonable accommodations and/or services, which are appropriate for the college level and are recommended in the documentation, can be approved. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT/LABS: Students enrolled in BIOL126 have access to a Computer Lab (Room MAS102 and MAS 019) and an Independent Study Lab (Room MAS041) Course Website: Biology Department information and BIOL 126 resources are available on the Brookdale website: http://www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/802.asp 4
BIOL 126 Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life #1 OF 6 Units 3 credits Introduction to Biology Textbook: Chapter 1 Method of Evaluation: Recommended Learning Exam, quizzes, assignments, discussion Class discussion, textbook readings, assignments 1. List and describe the characteristics of living organisms. pages 4-5 2. Describe viruses and discuss whether or not they should be Scientific American article: Are considered living or non-living. Viruses Living? 3. Describe life s hierarchy of organization. pages 4-5 4. Describe the pattern of energy flow through the earth. page 6 5. Identify the biological system of classification, describing pages 8-9 the grouping of organisms into three domains and five kingdoms. 6. Identify the goals of science and the potential roles of technology. pages 14-18 7. Describe how a scientist would investigate a problem using the pages 14-18 scientific method. 8. Discuss the significance of biology in today s world. page 3 5
BIOL 126 Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life #2 OF 6 Units 3 credits Chemical Basis of Life Textbook: Chapters 2 & 3 Method of Evaluation: Exam, quizzes, assignments, discussion Recommended Learning Class discussion, textbook readings, assignments 1. Describe atomic structure, using atomic number and atomic pages 24-26 mass to determine the numbers of protons, neutrons and Appendix B on page A-3 electrons in atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. 2. Define the following: pages 24-27 molecule compound matter 3 states isotope ion 3. Describe chemical bonds and differentiate between ionic, pages 27-28 covalent, and hydrogen bonds. 4. Describe the properties of water and their importance to pages 29-31 biological systems: cohesion temperature stability density solvent properties 5. Define ph and draw a simple ph scale indicating pages 32-33 the range for acid and basic solutions. Give examples of acids and bases, and describe the role of buffers in biological systems. 6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical reactions pages 28 & 39 and distinguish between hydrolysis and condensation reactions. 7. Describe the role of carbon in organic molecules and pages 38-39 distinguish between organic and inorganic molecules. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the structures and pages 40-50 functions of the four major types of organic molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. 9. Demonstrate the ability to interpret the dietary guidelines Nutrition assignment in developed by the USDA and apply it to daily food intake. Angel 6
BIOL 126 Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life #3 OF 6 Units 3 credits Cell Structure and Function Textbook: Chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7 Method of Evaluation: Exam, quizzes, assignments, discussion Recommended Learning Class discussion, textbook readings, assignments 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Cell Theory. page 56 2. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms pages 57-58 of size, complexity and examples of organisms composed of each cell type. 3. Identify and describe the structure and functions of pages 59-70 the following cell components: Nucleus Cytoplasm Ribosome Endoplasmic reticulum rough and smooth Golgi apparatus Lysosome Chloroplast Mitochondria Central vacuole Centrioles Flagella and cilia Plasma membrane Cell wall 4. Describe the role of ATP as cellular energy. pages 79-80 5. Compare and contrast the following transport pages 83-86 mechanisms: passive mechanisms: diffusion, osmosis & facilitated diffusion active mechanisms: active transport, exocytosis & endocytosis 6. Briefly describe the cellular processes of pages 92-94, 96 & 108-110 cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Compare the processes in terms of function, location in cells, products and types of cells that carry out the processes. 7
BIOL 126 Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life #4 OF 6 Units 3 credits Genetics & Reproduction Textbook: Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 Method of Evaluation: Recommended Learning Exam, quizzes, assignments, discussion Class discussion, textbook readings, assignments 1. Describe the process of cell division to include the stages pages 122-128 and the reasons that cells divide. 2. Compare sexual and asexual reproduction. Describe pages 122 & 130-134 each type or reproduction, the process by which it occurs and list examples of organisms capable of each. 3. Discuss mutations that may result from nondisjunction pages 138-140 during meiosis of sexual reproduction. 4. Describe the human genome as seen on a karyotype. pages 130 & 139 5. Demonstrate an understanding of Gregor Mendel s pages 146-151 contributions to the field of genetics. 6. Use punnett squares to determine the possible genetic pages 146-150 make-up of offspring, given the parents genetic makeup. 7. Describe a pedigree and apply it to various examples of pages 153-154 human recessive and dominant genetic disorders. 8. Describe the following variations on Mendel s Laws: pages 158-166 Incomplete dominance Multiple alleles Pleiotropy Polygenic Inheritance Sex-linked inheritance 9. Review the structure of DNA and RNA and describe the pages 174-176 & 184-185 roles of each in the process of protein synthesis. 10. Describe mutations that may occur during protein synthesis. page 186-187 11. Discuss the Human Genome Project to include its page 230-231 goals, findings and benefits. 8
12. Discuss genetic technology and applications: pages 207-210, 220-226, cloning & 234-236 stem cells egg donors forensics recombinant DNA technology human gene therapy genetically modified foods 9
BIOL 126 Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life #5 OF 6 Units 3 credits Evolution and Diversity of Life Textbook: Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Method of Evaluation: Recommended Learning Exam, quizzes, assignments, discussion Class discussion, textbook readings, assignments 1. Describe Darwin s Theory of Natural Selection as the pages 10-13 & 244-253 mechanism of evolution. Cite evidence that supports the Theory of Evolution. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of a general geologic time pages 281 & 294-295 scale, focusing on the following: origin of the earth evolution of the prokaryotes evolution of the first eukaryotes oxygen accumulation in the atmosphere evolution of the first animals evolution of the land plants 3. Review the biological system of classification, describing the pages 8-9, 285-286 & 288-289 grouping of organisms into three domains and five kingdoms. 4. Describe the universal system of scientific naming of page 285 living organisms (binomial nomenclature). 5. Compare and contrast characteristics of organisms in the following five kingdoms and identify common name examples of organisms in each kingdom: Kingdom Monera pages 299-305 Kingdom Protista pages 306-311 Kingdom Plantae pages 316-327 Kingdom Fungi pages 328-332 Kingdom Animalia pages 337-360 6. Discuss the positive and negative effects of microorganisms (bacteria, protozoa, algae and fungi) on the earth today. 10
BIOL 126 Exploring Biology: Cycles of Life #6 OF 6 Units 3 credits Ecology Textbook: Chapters 18, 19 & 20 Method of Evaluation: Recommended Learning Exam, quizzes, assignments, discussion Class discussion, textbook readings, assignments 1. Define and differentiate: populations, communities, page 375 ecosystems and the biosphere. 2. Describe population growth patterns and the factors pages 403-416 that regulate population growth. 3. Describe the human population growth pattern and its pages 417-421 predicted effects. 4. Discuss diversity and stability within communities. Describe pages 424-428 & 435-436 the effects of competition and predation on communities. 5. Describe the factors that determine ecosystems. Compare pages 376-390 and contrast the major ecosystems on the earth. 6. Discuss human impact on biological communities, pages 392-393 ecosystems, atmosphere and climate. 7. Discuss the greenhouse effect and global warming in pages 394-395 terms of causes and effects. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the Biodiversity Crisis by pages 446-449 describing three main causes of the crisis. Discuss some conservation strategies that can be carried out by individuals to address the current problems. 11