DATE REVISED: September 25, 1998

PALOMAR COLLEGE COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD FOR DEGREE CREDIT COURSE

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COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: Biology 101 - General Biology (Lecture)

UNIT VALUE: 3

MINIMUM NUMBER OF SEMESTER HOURS: 48

BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate language and computational skills.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None

PREREQUISITE:

COREQUISITE:

RECOMMENDED PREPARATION:

SCOPE OF COURSE:

Basic principles of general biology as they relate to the cellular, organismic, and population levels of organization. Includes cell ultrastructure and function, energy transfer, reproduction, genetics, evolution, diversity of organisms, and ecology.

SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES: The successful student will:

1. use metric units and readily convert between units;
2. describe the difference between light & electron microscopes;
3. describe the difference between science and non-science;
4. discuss the characteristics of experimentation and observation;
5. design simple experiments;
6. describe the structure of an atom;
7. describe chemical bonds (covalent and ionic);
8. discuss the pH scale and the characteristics of acids and bases;
9. compare proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids;
10. compare procaryotic and eucaryotic cells;
11. discuss transport of materials across biological membranes;
12. discuss the Laws of Thermodynamics;
13. compare mitosis and meiosis;
14. predict patterns of inheritance based on Mendel's Laws;
15. discuss human genetic disorders;
16. compare DNA and RNA;
17. describe the process of protein synthesis;
18. compare gene regulation in eucaryotic and procaryotic cells;
19. compare aerobic cellular respiration and photosynthesis;
20. discuss mechanisms of evolution;
21. compare the five kingdoms in the Whittaker Classification System;
22. compare phylogenetic trends in the plant kingdom;
23. compare phylogenetic trends in the animal kingdom;
24. describe energy flow and nutrient cycling in ecosystems;
25. describe ecological succession;
26. compare aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems;
27. compare exponential and logistic growth;
28. discuss the impact of humans on ecosystems.

CONTENT IN TERMS OF SPECIFIC BODY OF KNOWLEDGE:

I. Introduction

A. Course Overview
B. Characteristics of Living Things
C. The Nature of Science Compared to Non-Science
D. Scientific Method
E. Experimental vs. Observational Science

II. Chemistry

A. Atomic Structure: Subatomic Particles, Electron Shells
B. Chemical Bonding: Covalent, Ionic, Hydrogen Bonds
C. Biologically Important Compounds and Molecules

1. Properties of Water
2. Acids, Bases, Buffers
3. Macromolecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins & Nucleic Acids

III. Cell Biology

A. Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Structures
B. Eukaryotic Cell Structure

1. Functions of Organelles
Nucleus
Ribosome
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondrion
Chloroplast
Lysosome
Golgi Complex
Peroxisome (Microbody)
Centriole
Cilium/Flagellum
Cytoskeleton

2. Membrane Structure and Function
3. Movement Across Membranes
Diffusion/Osmosis
Facilitated Diffusion
Active Transport
Endocytosis and Exocytosis

1. Laws of Thermodynamics
2. Energy Flow: Photosynthesis, Cell Respiration
2a. Photosynthesis
1. Structure of the Chloroplast
2. Light Reaction of Photosynthesis
aa. Location
ab. Photosystems and Their Pigments
ac. The Role of H2O
ad. The Role of NADP
ae. The Role of Electron Transport
af. Chemiosmotic Phosphorulation

3. Light Independent Reaction - Calvin Cycle
aa. The Role of RuBP
ab. The Role of CO2
ac. The Role of NADPH2
ad. The Role of Rubisco Enzyme
ae. The Role of ATP

4. How Are Cycles Dependent On One Another
5. Overall Equation
6. C3 and C4 Photosynthesis

2b. Cellular Oxidation of Glucose
1. Mitochondrion Structure
2. Glycolysis
aa. Where is ATP Required
ab. Where is ATP Produced
ac. What is Net Gain in ATP
ad. Compare Aerobic and Anaerobic Glycolysis
ae. What is the Role of NAD
af. What is the Purpose of Anaerobic Glycolysis

3. Conversion of Pyruvate to AcCoA.
4. Kreb's Cycle and the Role of AcCoA
aa. Role of NAD
ab. Role of FAD
ac. Net Gain of ATP

5. Electron Transport System
aa. What is the Role of FADH2 and NADH
ab. What are its Components
ac. What is the Role of O2
ad. How Much ATP is Produced per NADH, FADH2

6. Overall Equation For Cellular Oxidation of Glucose
7. Net ATP Production Per Glucose

IV. Genetics: Heredity

A. Mendel's Laws and Modern Genetic Terminology
B. Monohybrid Crosses and Dihybrid Crosses
C. Patterns of Inheritance

1. Dominant/Recessive
2. Sex-linked
3. Incomplete Dominance
4. Co-dominance
5. Polygenic Inheritance
6. Multiple Alleles

V. Genetics: Molecular

A. Structure and Replication of DNA
B. Structure of RNA
C. Transcription and Translation
D. Control of Expression
E. Techniques of Molecular Genetics

1. DNA Fingerprint
2. PCR
3. Techniques For Inserting Genes Into Cells

VI. Origin of Life

A. Spontaneous Generation
B. Chemosynthetic Origin

1. Inorganics to Organics
2. Organics to Macromolecules
3. Protocells
4. Other Considerations (RNA World?) As Time Permits

VII. Evolution (Origin of Species)

A. History of Development of Evolutionary Principle

1. Lamarck
2. Cuvier
3. Malthus
4. Darwin
5. Lyell

1. Genetic change
2. Natural selection
3. Genetic drift

1. Adaptation
2. Fitness
3. Co-evolution/Co-adaptation
4. Convergent vs. Parallel Evolution

E. Speciation

1. Allopatric
2. Sympatric
3. Parapatric

VIII. Diversity of Nature Survey

A. Kingdom Survey Monera
B. Kingdom Survey Protista
C. Kingdom Survey Fungi
D. Kingdom Survey Plantae
E. Kingdom Survey Animalia

IX. Population Dynamics

A. General Population Characteristics

1. Linear Growth
2. Exponential Growth
3. Logistic Populations
4. Carrying Capacity
5. Limiting Factors

1. Birth Rate, Death Rate and Annual Percentage Growth Rate
2. Comparison Between More Developed & Less Developed Countries
3. Methods and Ethics of Human Population Control

X. Ecology

A. Ecosystem Structure

1. Abiotic Factors
2. Biotic Factors

B. The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems

1. Food Chains
2. Food Webs
3. Energy Pyramids
4. Symbiotic Relationships
a. Communalism
b. Mutualism
c. Parasitism

C. Major Ecosystems

1. Marine
2. Aquatic
3. Estuarine
4. Terrestrial

D. Biogeochemical Cycles

1. Nitrogen
2. Phosphorus
3. Carbon/Oxygen
4. Soil
5. Water

1. Primary
2. Secondary

1. Biological Magnification
2. Feedback Loops

1. Greenhouse Warming
2. Ozone Depletion
3. Endangered Species List

Lecture:

Campbell, N., Mitchell, L. & Reese, J. Biology Concepts and Connections. 2nd Edition. Menlo Park: Benjamin Cummings Publishing Company, 1997.

OR

Mader, S.S. Biology. WCB/McGraw-Hill, 1998. OR Similar Text

Wayne's Word Textbook of Natural History (http://waynesword.palomar.edu)

SUGGESTED READING:

Selected journal articles as identified by the instructor; WAYNE'S WORD: An On-Line Textbook of Natural History (http://waynesword.palomar.edu).

REQUIRED WRITING:

During each unit of study, each student will answer a number of essay questions designed to promote critical thinking and to integrate concepts. Each student also completes genetics problems designed to use principles of genetics and problem solving skills. The responses typically range from one to several paragraphs. Each laboratory assignment requires writing. A minimum of ten pages will be written.

OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENTS:

Students are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per unit per week in class and on outside assignments, prorated for short term classes.

Outside assignments may include readings, preparation for examinations, preparation of oral or written reports, problem solving assignments such as genetics problems, and preparation of laboratory write-ups.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:

A variety of instructional techniques may be used at different times such as: lectures, laboratory investigations, demonstrations, computer assisted instruction, 8mm and 16mm films, video cassettes, 35mm slides, overhead transparencies, models, handouts, guest lectures, and videodiscs.

Check all that apply:

X___ lecture

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____ lecture-laboratory combination

____ directed study

This course may be offered as a distance education course and meets Title 5 regulations 55370, 55372, 55374, 55376, 55378, and 55380.

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If yes, check all that apply. (See guidelines for preparation for definitions.)

X___ telecourse

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GRADING POLICY AND STANDARDS (include methods for determining whether the stated objectives have been met by students):

Evaluation of students may include quizzes, examinations, reports, and other assignments, such as oral and written reports and genetics problems. At least 70% of the course grade is determined by examinations and quizzes, and up to 30% of the course grade may be determined by other assignments.

IS COURSE REPEATABLE FOR REASON(S) OTHER THAN DEFICIENT GRADE?

Yes ___       No    X___

Number of times course may be taken for credit:    1

If yes, identify specific provision of Title 5 Division 2 section(s) 55761-55763 and 58161 which qualifies course as repeatable:

 CONTACT PERSON: Daniel Sourbeer, x.2775 or Wayne P. Armstrong, x.2524

SIGNATURES:

By signing this form, I certify that this course outline of record meets all the minimum requirements for associate degree credit courses as specified in Title 5 section 55002.

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Course outlines should be reviewed regularly and revised as necessary.

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September 25, 1998

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