Lincoln Memorial University
BIOL 300 Cell Biology
Fall 2001
Dr. Vina
Diderrich-Faulkner, Instructor
Office: Phillips Veterinary Technology Center
Office hours:
Phone:
E-mail:
Class meets: VTC - Classroom #1
1:00-2:15 TR
PREREQUISITES: BIOL 111-112 or BIOL 251-252
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Cell Biology is an introductory course in cell/molecular biology for students
preparing for careers in biology, medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, veterinary technology, medical technology, nursing, or related fields. Basic structure of cells and normal cellular functions, including defensive mechanisms will be presented.
TEXTBOOK: The World of the Cell, 4th edition (2000) by Becker, Kleinsmith and Hardin
READINGS: Additional readings may include handouts and Internet sites
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
· Apply chemical principles to life forms and functions.
· Describe the structures and basic functions of macromolecules.
· Relate the major cellular structures to their functions.
· Describe the energy flow in cells.
· Describe the key roles of cellular functions in reproduction, growth, and repair.
· Outline the molecular basis of inheritance.
EXAMINATION AND GRADING: Course grade will be based on four examinations, a written
assignment (review article), and class participation. The instructor reserves the right to normalize the overall grades and/or any individual set of grades.
|
4
Examinations (100 points each) |
400 |
1 Written review article |
150 |
|
Class
Participation |
50 |
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TOTAL POINTS |
600 |
GRADING SCALE:
|
% of Total |
Grade |
Points Needed for Final Grade
|
|
93.5-100% |
A |
561 |
89.5-93.4%
|
A- |
537 |
|
85.5-89.4% |
B+ |
519 |
|
82.5-85.4% |
B |
495 |
|
79.5-82.4% |
B- |
477 |
|
75.5-79.4% |
C+ |
453 |
|
72.5-75.4% |
C |
435 |
|
69.5-72.4% |
C- |
417 |
|
65.5-69.4% |
D+ |
393 |
|
62.5-65.4% |
D |
375 |
|
59.5-62.4 |
D- |
357 |
|
59.4
or less |
F |
|
COURSE OUTLINE: Tentative Schedule
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
Chapter (s) |
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1 |
T Aug 21 |
Introduction, Cell Theory Microscopes, Scientific Method |
1,2 |
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R Aug 23 |
Chemistry of Cell |
2 |
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|
2 |
T Aug 28 |
Macromolecules |
3 |
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R Aug 30 |
Macromolecules, Cells |
3,4 |
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|
3 |
T Sept 4 |
Cells, Types, Organelles |
4,22,23 |
|
R Sept 6 |
Bio-Energy |
5 |
|
|
4 |
T Sept 11 |
Review Topic of Review Paper due |
|
|
R Sept 13 |
Exam 1 |
|
|
|
5 |
T Sept 18 |
Enzymes |
6 |
|
R Sept 20 |
Energy Metabolism – Aerobic |
13 |
|
|
6 |
T Sept 25 |
Energy Metabolism – Anaerobic |
14 |
|
R Sept 27 |
Photosynthesis |
15 |
|
|
7 |
T Oct 2 |
Membranes |
7 |
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R Oct 4 |
Fall Break – No Class |
|
|
|
8 |
T Oct 9 |
Membranes (Last day to drop w/o WD) |
8 |
|
R Oct 11 |
Review First submission of paper due |
|
|
|
9 |
T Oct 16 |
Exam 2 |
|
|
R Oct 18 |
Nerves |
9 |
|
|
10 |
T Oct 23 |
Receptors |
10 |
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R Oct 25 |
Extracellular Structures (Last day to drop w/o F) |
11 |
|
|
11 |
T Oct 30 |
Intracellular Structures, Immune function of cells |
12 |
|
R Nov 1 |
Review Peer review comments due |
|
|
|
12 |
T Nov 6 |
Exam 3 |
|
|
R Nov 8 |
DNA, Chromosome Replication |
16,17 |
|
|
13 |
T Nov 13 |
Meiosis |
17,18 |
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R Nov 15 |
Crossing over, Genetic Engineering |
18 |
|
|
14 |
T Nov 20 |
Genetic Code |
19 |
|
R Nov 22 |
Thanksgiving Break – No Class |
|
|
|
15 |
T Nov 27 |
Transcription |
19 |
|
R Nov 29 |
Translation |
20 |
|
|
16 |
T Dec 4 |
Protein Synthesis Final Submission of paper due |
20 |
|
R Dec 6 |
Review |
|
|
|
17 |
R Dec 13 |
FINAL - Exam 4 @ 8:00-10:00a.m. |
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You may work either individually or in pairs. Your article must reflect either (1) the use of a particular advanced technology to solve a basic problem in cell biology, or (2) the use of cell or molecular biology to solve a real-world problem. Topics are expected to be up-to-date, reflecting current trends in cell biology or biotechnology. The objectives are: first, to emphasize the interplay between biological discovery and emerging technologies; second, to introduce you to the peer review process and its importance, and third to develop your ability to read, understand, and summarize scientific findings to your peers. In peer review, the first draft of your paper will be given to another student of pair of students for their critique. You will not be graded on the draft. Given the comments of your peers, you will write a final draft upon which will be most of your grade for this assignment. The other portion of your grade is based on the review you wrote for another student(s) and punctuality in turning in the various portions. Details of the paper peer review, and grading will be provided.