BIOL 1111 Syllabus
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
1111
Course Title
Biology I
Prerequisites
Associate degree-level program admission
Corequisites
BIOL 1111L
Terms Offered
Offered every semester
Credit Hours
(3-0-3)
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to basic biological concepts with a focus on living cells. Topics include chemical principles related to cells, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, cell division, protein synthesis, genetics, and biotechnology.
Course Outcomes
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Chemical Principles Related to Cells
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Description
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1
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Determine basic atomic structure.
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2
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Describe types of molecular bonds.
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3
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Identify the properties of water that make it essential for living organisms.
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4
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Explain chemical concepts as applied to cellular function.
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5
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Describe the structure and properties of common organic molecules in living systems.
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Cell Structure and Function
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Order
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Description
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1
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Describe the structure and function of cell membranes.
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2
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Explain the passage of molecules across the cell membrane.
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3
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Describe the nature of the cytoplasm.
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4
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Explain the structure and function of cellular organelles.
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5
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Describe the structure and function of the nucleus and its component structures.
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Energy and Metabolism
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Description
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1
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Describe the principles that affect energy transformation at the cellular level.
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2
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Describe the function of enzymes in biological systems.
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3
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Compare the processes of glycolysis respiration, and fermentation.
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4
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Describe photosynthesis.
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Cell Division
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Order
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Description
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1
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Describe the process of replication.
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2
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Discuss the cell cycle and the process of mitosis.
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3
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Discuss the process of meiosis.
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Protein Synthesis
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Order
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Description
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1
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Describe the process of transcription.
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2
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Describe the process of translation.
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3
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Describe the characteristic features of the genetic code.
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4
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Describe different mutations and potential consequences.
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Genetics
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Order
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Description
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1
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Relate the structure of DNA and RNA to the laws of heredity.
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2
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Explain the relationship between DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis.
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3
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Interpret the Mendelian laws of heredity.
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4
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Determine the probability of specific genotypes and phenotypes as a result of monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.
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5
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Describe selected genetic diseases of humans.
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Biotechnology
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Order
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1
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Describe uses of DNA technology.
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