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Aug 24, 2024
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BIOL 140A - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Units: 5 ; Breadth Area: GE-B2, GE-B3 Introduction to molecular and cellular biology with emphasis on the integration of structure and function in the living cell (Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes) as a biological system, cellular aspects of inheritance and basic principles of evolution. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1; Activity Units: 1.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground. Grading: A-F grading only. Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-B2 - Lower Division Life Sciences, GE-B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: - Identify and explain the definitive characteristics of living organisms and the major physiological and developmental activities necessary for life;
- Understand basic principles of biochemical reactions in the formation of biological molecules;
- Describe the relationship between nucleic acids, genes and chromosomes, and describe processes of transcription and translation;
- Understand the basis of mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics and the chromosomal basis of inheritance;
- Understand the mechanisms that govern gene regulation;
- Provide a general description of metabolism with specific emphasis on the generation of cellular energy from food;
- Describe basic eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure and function.
- Understand the role viruses and bacteria play in infection and disease;
- Describe Natural Selection and the role of this evolutionary mechanism in the origin and diversification of both extinct and extant life on planet Earth;
- Apply the steps of the scientific method to conduct laboratory investigations;
- Effectively communicate scientific information in written and verbal form;
- Synthesize information, think critically and solve critical thinking problems;
- Write clear, well-organized essays/responses to questions that demonstrate synthesis.
B2. Life Sciences Learning Outcomes - Demonstrate knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about the life sciences;
- demonstrate an understanding of scientific practices, including the scientific method; and
- describe the potential limits of scientific endeavors, including the accepted standards and ethics associated with scientific inquiry.
B3. Laboratory Activity Learning Outcomes - Apply their knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about the physical and sciences through laboratory activities;
- apply their understanding of scientific practices, including the scientific method in a laboratory setting; and
- demonstrate accepted standards and ethics associated with scientific inquiry, while completing laboratory activities.
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