Modesto Junior College Course Outline of Record BIO 101 I. OVERVIEW The following information will appear in the 2010-2011 catalog BIO 101 Biological Principles 5 Units Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of MATH 90 or qualification by the MJC assessment process. Corequisite: or satisfactory completion of Concurrent enrollment in or satisfactory completion of CHEM 10 Study of general principles of biology in relationship to the processes of all living organisms. Topics include an introduction to the nature of science, reproduction, development, evolution, energetics, molecular biology, genetics, cellular structure, homeostatic mechanisms, ecology and taxonomy. Core course intended for biology and biology-related majors. Field trips might be require (A-F or P/NP - Student choice) Lecture /Lab Transfer: (CSU, UC) General Education: (MJC-GE: A ) (CSU-GE: B2, B3 ) (IGETC: 5B ) II. LEARNING CONTEXT Given the following learning context, the student who satisfactorily completes this course should be able to achieve the goals specified in Section III, Desired Learning: A. COURSE CONTENT Required Content: Introduction i ii Scientific method Characteristics of life Origin of life Evolution of early life forms Biological molecules Proteins Enzymes Structural proteins i ii Hormones Carbohydrates Lipids Nucleic acids Cellular biology Division: Science, Math & Engineering 1 of 8
i ii v Organelles Surface area/volume ratio Membrane systems of the cell Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Signaling between cells/cell surface receptors Allosteric proteins Energetics i ii Energy Photosynthesis Respiration (aerobic and anaerobic) ATP generation (chemiosmotic coupling hypothesis) Reproduction i ii Mitosis Meiosis Reproductive strategies Transmission genetics i ii Mendelian genetics Chromosomal inheritance Interaction of genes Linkage, recombination and genetic mapping Human genetics/eugenics g. Molecular basis for heredity (Molecular Genetics) i ii v vi vii DNA as genetic material Replication and mutation of DNA Genes and enzymes Protein synthesis and regulation in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Recombinant DNA technology Human genetics Structure and expression of genes RNA splicing and transcription Division: Science, Math & Engineering 2 of 8
ix. Gene regulation in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells h. Development Fertilization Evolution i ii v Natural selection Adaptation Speciation Population genetics and evolution Phylogenetic relationships Principles of taxonomy and taxonomic system j. Ecology i ii v vi Ecosystems Trophic levels Community struct ure Biogeochemical cycles Succession Interactions between populations Human interaction with the environment k. Homeostasis i ii v vi vii Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems (animal and plant) Water regulation Temperature regulation Nervous and hormonal integration Gas exchange Transport Modes of nutrition Waste management Required Lab Content: Division: Science, Math & Engineering 3 of 8
Introduction Apply scientific method Biological molecules i ii Purify proteins Determine the physical and chemical nature of enzymes Describe the role hormones play in plant development Isolate, purify and quantify nucleic acids Cellular biology i Describe the effects molecular concentration, size, and temperature has on movement of molecules accross a membrane View and describe differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Energetics i Perform experiments in cellular respiration Isolate and identfy Photosynthetic compounds Reproduction Identify male and female reproductive tissues and cells Mitosis Identify and describe the phases of mitosis g. Meiosis i Identify and describe the phases of meiosis Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis h. Transmission genetics Isolate DNA and determine a family lineage using fingerprinting analysis B. ENROLLMENT RESTRICTIONS Prerequisites Satisfactory completion of MATH 90 or qualification by the MJC assessment process. Co-requisites Concurrent enrollment in or satisfactory completion of CHEM 10 Division: Science, Math & Engineering 4 of 8
3. Requisite Skills Before entering the course, the student will be able to: Identify and apply the vocabulary and basic principles of introductory chemistry. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate data within the context of physical and chemical concepts. Solve chemical problems using unit conversions. Determine the nature and polarity of chemical bonds. Correlate electron structure to oxidation number and chemical bonds. Determine acidity and alkalinity using the ph scal C. HOURS AND UNITS 5 Units INST METHOD TERM HOURS UNITS Lect 54 3.00 Lab 108 00 Disc 0 0 D. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION (TYPICAL) Instructors of the course might conduct the course using the following method: 3. 4. 5. Lecture Class discussion Laboratory experience Field trips Films and video clips E. ASSIGNMENTS (TYPICAL) EVIDENCE OF APPROPRIATE WORKLOAD FOR COURSE UNITS Time spent on coursework in addition to hours of instruction (lecture hours) Daily reading assignments with a worksheet to be handed in for evaluation. Current event written report. Environmental awareness research and poster presentation. EVIDENCE OF CRITICAL THINKING Assignments require the appropriate level of critical thinking Reading homework: i ii Describe how an elevator in a building is similar to an enzym Include activation energy, substrate binding site, substrate, and product in your description. Explain how dinosaurs and fossil fuels can be used to support the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Draw a eukaryotic cell, identify the organelles, and state their function. Division: Science, Math & Engineering 5 of 8
Current Event: Using a science news article from a local paper, illustrate your understanding of one biological principle covered in this cours Exam Question: i Given data, determine the size of the DNA fragments in each lan Describe how the appearance of an electrophoresis gel would appear if the DNA is accidentally loaded near the positive electrod F. TEXTS AND OTHER READINGS (TYPICAL) Book: Campbell, Neil: Reece, Jane; Mitchell, Lawrence (2009). Biology (8/e). San Francisco, CA Pearsons. III. DESIRED LEARNING A. COURSE GOAL As a result of satisfactory completion of this course, the student should be prepared to: apply the scientific method, utilize laboratory equipment, analyze data, and effectively communicate findings when given biological based questions. In addition, students will be prepared to transfer to a CSU or UC as a biology major. B. STUDENT LEARNING GOALS Mastery of the following learning goals will enable the student to achieve the overall course goal. Required Learning Goals Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to: g. h. j. organize and interpret data from scientific experiments in biology and formulate conclusions. analyze the role of biological science in society. distinguish between generalizations and principles, theories and laws, science and pseudoscienc define the characteristics that distinguish living from non-living things. apply the scientific methodology of investigation. describe the structure, function and relationships of DNA, RNA and proteins in living systems. describe the process of protein synthesis and its regulations as it occurs in eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. summarize the historical basis for biological principles and relate current research to these principles. explain the process of evolution in relation to the diversity of lif relate chemical and physical reactions to the processes of lif Division: Science, Math & Engineering 6 of 8
k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. describe how the processes of adaptation and natural selection are illustrated at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population level. analyze the interrelationship of the organism to the abiotic and biotic aspects of the environment. describe hierarchical levels of organization ranging from atoms to the biospher describe homeostatic mechanisms of living organisms and relate these strategies to the process of evolution. relate the concept of adaptation to the processes of reproduction and development in living organisms. explain the basic processes of genetic engineering and analyze the influence of biotechnology on society. distinguish between transmission genetics and molecular genetics. interpret evidence regarding the origin of lif Lab Learning Goals Upon satisfactory completion of the lab portion of this course, the student will be able to: g. h. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. prepare formal laboratory reports generated from laboratory experiments. prepare labeled laboratory drawings to scal demonstrate proficiency with laboratory equipment, procedures and dissection. analyze an environmental issue and describe how society contiributes to it. determine the physical and chemical environment required for optimal enzyme function in living systems. describe how changes to DNA may or may not alter protein structure in eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. describe homeostatic mechanisms of living organisms. genetically engineer E.coli and analyze the influence of biotechnology on society. generate an action spectrum and standard curve to determine the concentration of a biological substance in solution separate a mixture of biological molecules into fractions of pure substances using column chromotography, gel electrophoresis,and paper chromotography isolate and purify DNA from animal or plant tissu quantify DNA and proteins using spectrophotometry perform plant tissue culture and describe the role hormones play on plant development. utilize a light and/or dissecting microscope and calculate the total magnification and size of object being viewe identify and label a variety of human tissues and cell types. perform a DNA fingerprinting and analyze the data obtaine Division: Science, Math & Engineering 7 of 8
IV. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT (TYPICAL) A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 3. 4. Laboratory reports Problem-solving exercises Lecture exams Laboratory exams B. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT Comprehensive final exam Division: Science, Math & Engineering 8 of 8