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Course Name: BIO111 General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1
Instructor Name:
Date: 2/14/2011
Course Description: Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals.
Includes cell structure and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction
and basic concepts of heredity. The course includes laboratory experience.~~This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed
Transfer courses. GT-SC1
Course Competencies from https://erpdnssb.cccs.edu/PRODCCCS/ccns_pub_controller.p_command_processor
Assessment
via:
Laboratory
Quizzes
Discussions
Chapter
MB
activities
Laboratory
Quizzes
Discussions
Chapter
MB
activities
Laboratory
CCNS Competencies
Competencies are included in all Units. See below.
I.
Recognize terminology, specific facts, experimental methodologies, and general concepts related to the basic chemistry, cell
structure and function, cell reproduction, bio-energetics, and genetics.
II.
Read, analyze and apply the concepts learned to interpret new situations.
III.
Distinguish between the principles and purposes of procedures and techniques introduced in the laboratory.
Laboratory
Discussions
Laboratory
IV.
Inspect the role of research in the biological sciences and become aware of its impact on society.
V.
Employ the “scientific method” to the extent of formulating a hypothesis, designing a set of experiments with controls,
analyzing results, and deriving conclusions.
Laboratory
VI.
Experience interpretation and manipulation of data in a variety of formats, such as graphs, tables, and charts.
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Chapter
MB
activities
Laboratory
Quizzes
Discussions
Chapter
MB
activities
Laboratory
Discussions
VII.
Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.
VIII.
Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays.
Course Materials (Text, Edition + any other publisher items):
 Biology 9E, Campbell, Reece. Pearson Ed.
 MasteringBiology web site access packaged with new textbook purchase, mandatory with move to mediafacilitated course in Summer 2011.
 Hands-on Labs LabPaq BK-2A: 1st Semester, College Biology for Science Majors
 Compound light microscope with 400X power or higher
Please fill in the Course Map below to demonstrate how course content fulfills the CCNS competencies listed above.
Each competency must be supported via at least one Unit item that 1) includes an Activity, 2) demonstrates that it is taught through addressing
student Learning Style or Styles, is supported by 3) Formative and 4) Summative Assessment of the student, and 5) provides a Rubric to the
student as a measure of success in learning the competency. 6) A specific learning object is desirable—please describe any employed.
Course Map:
Competency
Number Met
from above
list.
I,II,III,IV,V,
VI, VII,VIII
Unit Objectives
Unit 1
 Identify the
characteristics of
life.
 Explain and
implement the
process of the
scientific
Activity Supporting Competency
(ex. Lecture files, readings, crossword
puzzle, Discussions on content, Online
tutorial, etc.)
Text readings: Chapter 1
Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
PowerPoints
Formative
Summative
Assessment
Learning Style
Assessment
(ex. Self-Test
(ex. Auditory,
(ex. Quiz
Self Evaluation
Visual,
Revised Project
Faculty Feedback
Kinesthetic)
Faculty
Windows
Feedback, etc.)
Exercise, etc.)
Auditory,
Visual,
Kinesthetic
Chapter quizzes
Lab 1: Research and The Scientific Method
Lab 2: Microscopy and the Metric System
MasteringBiology:
Self-quiz, Activity
Quiz, Practice
Test, Tutorials,
Discussion “How Science Works, Academic
Integrity” “Belief and Truth” Lab Discussions
Laboratory
Feedback
Discussion
Participation
Unit Quiz
Laboratory
Formal Report
Revision
Feedback
Rubric
(ex. Assignment
Rubrics,
Discussion Rubric,
Project Rubric, etc.)
Discussion
Laboratory 1-3
Scientific Method, Metric
Measurement and
Microscopy, Basic
Chemistry for Investigating
Living Systems Graded
using developed rubrics
Learning
Object
(ex.
Crossword
Puzzle, etc.)
Lecture
PowerPoint
Media Videos
Word Roots
Key Terms
Flashcards
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I,II,III,IV,V
VII,VIII
method.
 Explore the
levels of
organization for
living things and
how they fit into
the biosphere.
From MasteringBiology : Interactive Media
Videos/Activities/Word Roots/Key
Terms/Flashcards
 Describe
chemistry and its
importance to
life.
 Explain the
differences
between
elements and
molecules.
 Explore water as
a unique liquid
critical to life.
 Identify what
makes carbon
important to
living system
and identify
carbon based
molecules.
Text readings: Chapters 2 – 5
Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
PowerPoints
Unit 2
Text readings: Chapters 6-7.
Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
PowerPoints
 Identify different
types of cells
eukaryotic,
prokaryotic and
plant versus
animal.
 Identify the
components of
cells, organelles
and their
functions.
 Explain how
living
membranes
function and
how molecules
are transported.
MasteringBiology: Graphit
MasteringBiology Activity
Chapter 1,2,3,4,5
MasteringBiology Graphit
MasteringBiology Chapter 1 Activity
Discussion
Participation
Laboratory Work
Areas 2 & 3
Grades based on
Laboratory
Rubric
Discussion “Chemicals, Article Summary,
Biological Impacts, Water –Importance to Life”
How to Use a
Microscope
Video
(proposed
inclusion)
Laboratory
Safety Video
Unit Quiz
Lab 3: Basic Chemistry for Investigating
Living Systems.
Audio
Glossary
Audio
Glossary
MasteringBiology : Interactive Media
Videos/Activities/Word Roots/Key
Terms/Flashcards
MasteringBiology Chapter Activities Chapters
1 -5
Labs 4 and 5: Cell Structure and Function
Part I and II.
Discussions “Article Summary, Cell
Organelles, Lab Cell Structure and Function
Part I and II”
MasteringBiology : Interactive Media
Videos/Activities/Word Roots/Key
Terms/Flashcards
Auditory,
Visual,
Kinesthetic
Chapter quizzes
MasteringBiology:
Self-quiz, Activity
Quiz, Practice
Test, Tutorials
Laboratory
feedback
Discussion
Participation
Laboratory 4 -5
Cell Structure and Function
Part I and II. Graded using
Laboratory Work developed rubrics
Areas 4 & 5 Cell
Structure and
MasteringBiology Activity
Function. Part I Chapter 6,7,8,9,10
and II. Grades
based on
Laboratory
Rubric
Unit Quiz
MasteringBiology Chapter Activities Chapters
6&7
Text readings: Chapters 8-10.
 Explain how
energy is cycled Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
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Discussion
Discussion
Participation
Lecture
PowerPoint
Media Videos
Word Roots
Key Terms
Flashcards
Audio
Glossary
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in living
systems.
 Be able to
diagram and
explain the
process of
cellular
respiration both
aerobic and
anaerobic.
 Be able to
diagram and
explain the
process of
photosynthesis.
PowerPoint’s
Laboratory Work
Areas 6
Enzymes & 7
Photosynthesis
and Respiration
Grades based on
Laboratory
Rubric
Lab 6: Enzymes
Lab 7: Photosynthesis and Respiration
(Spectrophotometer Lab-proposed activity to
be added)
Discussions “Photosynthesis and Respiration
Lesson Plan, Article Summary, Lab Enzymes,
Photosynthesis and Respiration”
Midterm Quiz on
Units 1 & 2 &
Laboratory work
to date (labs 1-5)
MasteringBiology : Interactive Media
Videos/Activities/Word Roots/Key
Terms/Flashcards
MasteringBiology Chapter Activities Chapters
8,9,10
I,II,III,IV,V,
VI, VII,VIII
Unit 3
 Explain the
importance and
the mechanisms
involved in cell
communication,
external
receptors,
signaling, target
cells and cell
responses.
 Show an
understanding of
apoptosis and
relate it to the
cell cycle.
 Explain the
importance of
the cell cycle
and what
happens when it
does not
function
properly.
 List and
describe the
steps in
Interphase.
 Show an
understanding of
Text readings: Chapter 11
Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
PowerPoints
MasteringBiology : Interactive Media
Videos/Activities/Word Roots/Key
Terms/Flashcards
Auditory,
Visual,
Kinesthetic
Chapter quizzes
MasteringBiology:
Self-quiz, Activity
Quiz, Practice
Test, Tutorials
Discussion
Participation
Unit Quiz
Laboratory 8 Mitosis and
Meiosis Grades based on
Laboratory Rubric
Lecture
PowerPoint
Media Videos
Word Roots
MasteringBiology Activity
Chapter 11-15
Laboratory
Feedback
Discussion “HeLa Cells”
Discussion
Key Terms
Flashcards
MasteringBiology Chapter Activities 11
Audio
Glossary
Text readings: Chapters 12 & 13
Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
PowerPoints
Discussion
Participation
Unit Quiz
MasteringBiology : Interactive Media
Videos/Activities/Word Roots/Key
Terms/Flashcards
MasteringBiology Chapter Activities 12 & 13
Lab 8: Mitosis and Meiosis
Discussion “Stem Cell Research, Lab Mitosis
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Laboratory Work
Area 8 Mitosis
and Meiosis
Grades based on
Laboratory
Rubric
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DNA replication. and Meiosis”.
 List and
describe the
steps in mitosis
and cytokinesis.
 Explain
differences
between
prokaryotes and
eukaryotes cell
division.
 State the
importance of
meiosis and
halving the
chromosome
number.
 List and
describe the
steps in meiosis.
 Identify sources
of genetic
variation.
I,II,III,IV,V,
VI, VII,VIII
 Show the
importance of
Gregor Mendel’s
work with peas
and the concept
of the gene.
 Be able to work
out genetic
problems that
follow Mendel’s
rules and those
that show
incomplete
dominance, co
dominance,
linkage, etc.
 Explain how
chromosomes
allow for the
transmission of
genetic
information from
one generation
to the next.
Text readings: Chapters 14 -15.
Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
PowerPoints
Unit 4
Text readings: Chapters 16 -18.
Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
Discussion
Participation
Unit Quiz
Laboratory Work
Areas 9 Genetic
Inheritance & 10
Human
Inheritance
Grades based on
Laboratory
Rubric
Lab 9: Genetic Inheritance
Lab 10: Human Inheritance
Discussions “Lab Discussion Genetics”
MasteringBiology : Interactive Media
Videos/Activities/Word Roots/Key
Terms/Flashcards
MasteringBiology Chapter Activities Chapters
14 & 15
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Auditory,
Visual,
Chapter quizzes
Discussion
Participation
Discussion
MasteringBiology Activity
Lecture
PowerPoint
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PowerPoint
 Describe the
work that
identified DNA
as the
hereditary
molecule.
 Explain in detail
how information
is taken from
gene to protein
(Transcription
and Translation)
 Explain how
prokaryotes and
eukaryotes differ
in gene control
and expression.
 Explain the uses
of DNA in
cloning,
amplifying
genes, stem cell
research and
medical
technology.
 Describe
genome
sequencing and
how it is used.
 Describe how
genomic
information can
be used to study
evolution.
 Understand the
organization of
gene families
and noncoding
regions.
Kinesthetic
Discussion “DNA as a Forensics Tool, Lab
Discussion Genetics”.
Gel Electrophoresis Lab activity:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/gel/
- proposed activity to be added
Mastering Biology:
Chapter 16 -18, 20
Self-quiz, Activity Unit Quiz
Quiz, Practice
Test, Tutorials
Laboratory Work,
Gel
Laboratory
electrophoresis
Feedback
activity ~
proposed activity
to be added
MasteringBiology Chapter Activities Chapters
16,17, 18
Text readings: Chapters 20.
Chapter Lecture Outlines/ Objectives/
PowerPoint
Discussion “Reflections on Learning”
MasteringBiology Chapter Activities Chapters
20
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Media Videos
Word Roots
Key Terms
Flashcards
Audio
Glossary
Discussion
Participation
Final Quiz on all
Units &
remaining
Laboratories.
Covers Chapters
1 -18, and 20,
Labs and Gel
Electrophoresis
activity.
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BIO111 General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 Course Outline
Course Outline
Unit
Topics
Organizing Life
1
Introduction &
Fundamentals of
Chemistry
2
Cell Structure,
Function, & Bioenergetics
Scientific Method
Chemistry of Living
Things
Importance of Water
to Life
Chapter Title
Campbell Reese 9e
Chapter
Themes in the Study
of Life
1
2
3
The Chemical Context
of Life
Water and the Fitness
of the Environment
Carbon and the
Molecular Diversity of
Life, The Structure
and Function of Large
Biological Molecules
3
Reproduction &
Genetics
4
Molecular Basis
of Heredity &
Biotechnology
Carbon and Carbon
Based Molecules
4&5
Cellular Organization
6
A Tour of the Cell
Cell Types
Membranes and
Transport
6
Energy
8
Cellular Respiration
9
A Tour of the Cell
Membrane Structure
and Function
An Introduction to
Metabolism
Cellular Respiration:
Harvesting Chemical
Energy
Photosynthesis
10
7
Photosynthesis
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Cell Signaling
Cell Cycle Mitosis
11 & 12
Cell Cycle Meiosis
13
Genes and Gregor
Mendel
Chromosomes and
Inheritance
Molecular Basis of
Inheritance,
Transcription and
Translation.
Control of Gene
Expression.
Prokaryotic and
Eukaryotic
mechanisms
Biotechnology,
cloning, amplification
14
15
Cell Communication
The Cell Cycle
Meiosis and Sexual
Life Cycles
Mendel and the Gene
Idea
The Chromosomal
Basis of Inheritance
16 & 17
The Molecular Basis
of Inheritance, From
Gene to Protein
18
Control of Gene
Expression
20
Biotechnology
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CCCS Competencies TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I.
Introduction
A. Nature of the Scientific
Enterprise
B. Science and Society
C. Unifying Concepts
II. Fundamentals of Chemistry
A. Atoms, Molecules,
Bonding
B. Biologically Important
Molecules
C. Water and pH
III. Cell Structure and Function
A. Procaryotic and Eucaryotic
B. Techniques of Study
C. Organelles
D. Membrane
E. Transport Mechanisms
IV. Cell Reproduction
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
V. Bio-energetics
A. Laws of Thermodynamics
B. Anaerobic, Aerobic
Respiration
C. Photosynthesis
VI. Genetics
A. Classical
B. Chemistry of Heredity
C. Development
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