Typical Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:1. Typical Assignments2. Methods of evaluating student progressChabot College Fall, 2011Course Outline for Biology 2 PRINCIPLES OF CELL/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICSCatalog Description:2 – Principles of Cell/Molecular Biology and Genetics 5 unitsPrinciples of the structure and function of biological molecules, viruses, prokaryotic, and eukaryotic cells with emphasis on homeostasis, cell reproduction and its controls, molecular and transmission genetics, control of gene expression and interactions, genetic control of pattern formation in development, and cell metabolism. Prerequisite: Biology 4 or 6 and Chemistry 1A or equivalent and Mathematics 55 or equivalent (all completed with a grade of “C” or higher). Strongly recommended: eligibility for English 1A.Intended for biological sciences majors. 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory. [Typical contact hours: lecture 52.5, laboratory 105] Prerequisite Skills:Before entering the course the student should be able to:1. describe the nature of solids, liquids, gases, and phase changes;2. distinguish between atoms, molecules, compounds, and mixtures;3. recognize chemical symbols for common elements;4. write simple chemical formulas and balanced equations including net ionic equations and formulas for oxidation reduction reactions;5. describe bonding in compounds and ions;6. describe hybridization, geometry, and polarity for simple molecules;7. explain chemical and physical changes in terms of thermodynamics;8. comprehend the basics of pH;9. collect and analyze scientific data using statistical and graphical methods;10. use a visible spectrophotometer;11. identify levels of biological organization ranging from cells to organisms and discuss their interdependencies;12. describe the general structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and the process of cell reproduction;13. explain the principles and mechanisms of evolution and relate them to the systematics of organisms.Expected Outcomes for Students:Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:1. apply the principles and philosophies of science;2. compare and contrast biological molecules and their roles in life processes;3. compare and contrast structure and function of different types of cells in detail, describe cell reproduction in detail, the cell cycle, and cell communication with emphasis on viruses and prokaryotes;4. discuss organization, regulation, and transmission of genetic information at the molecular level and analyze patterns and mechanisms of heredity;5. outline biochemical processes used by organisms to manipulate, and utilize materials and energy for growth, maintenance, and development;6. describe the origin of life.Chabot CollegeCourse Outline for Biology 2, page 2Fall 2011Course Content (Lecture): 1. Scientific research and literature2. Structure and function of biological molecules 3. Origin and early history of life4. Cell structure and function 5. Membranes and the movement of materials6. Cell communication7. Energy, metabolism, enzymes8. Cellular respiration9. Photosynthesis 10. Chemosynthesis11. Molecular control of cell reproduction and cell cycle12. Mendelian genetics13. Molecular genetics14. Gene interactions 15. Control of gene expression16. Genetic control of pattern formation in development17. Gene technology18. Genomes19. VirusesCourse Content (Laboratory Exercises) :1. Structure and function of biological molecules 2. Cell structure and function3. Membranes and movement of materials4. Cell communication5. Enzymes6. Cellular respiration7. Photosynthesis 8. Molecular control of cell reproduction and cell cycle9. Mendelian genetics—Drosophila10. Molecular genetics11. Gene interactions 12. Control of gene expression13. Genetic control of pattern formation in development14. Gene technology15. Genomes16. Viruses.Methods of Presentation:1. Lecture and discussion2. Observation, collection and analysis of data3. Laboratory studies4. Charts, models, slides, specimensTypical Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:1. Typical Assignmentsa. Laboratory exercise. Identify pigments using chromatography. (compare and contrast biological molecules)b. Worksheets. Solve genetics problems. (analyze patterns and mechanisms of heredity)Chabot CollegeCourse Outline for Biology 2, page 3Fall 2011c. Internet exercise. Examine karyotypes to identify abnormal chromosome structure and relateto genetic syndromes. (discuss organization of genetic information at the molecular level)2. Methods of evaluating student progressa. Minimum of two midterm examinationsb. Quizzesc. Minimum of two laboratory practicalsd. Student projects and laboratory reportse. Final examinationTextbook (Typical)Cell and Molecular Biology Concepts and Experiments 6th edition , Gerald Karp, John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2009Biology 2 Laboratory Manual, Chabot College, Rebecca Otto. 2010Special Student Materials: Scientific calculatorRevised: