HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BIO 119 – Biology for Health Professionals
Course Information
EFFECTIVE DATE
Spring 2012
DATE SUBMITTED
April 2011
COURSE NUMBER
119
COURSE TITLE
Biology for Health Professionals
PREREQUISITE(S)/CO-REQUISITES
C grade or higher in High School Chemistry or CHEM 010,
ENG 003 or 018 or testing into college level reading
STEM
DIVISION
BUDGET ORG
NUMBER
1142
SUBJECT
Biology (BIO)
INITIATOR
Wendy M. Rappazzo
DIVISION LEADER
Deborah Wrobel
NUMBER OF CREDITS
4.0: 3 lecture, 3 lab hours
TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
90
RECOMMENDED CLASS SIZE
24
START-UP COST
$11,000
COURSE FEE
$20
Course Description
BIO 119 - Biology for Health Professionals (4 credits) GL
This course is intended for students who plan to enroll in BIO 203, Anatomy and Physiology I. This
course is not for biology majors. This course examines fundamental principles in general, organic, nuclear
and biochemistry, cell biology, metabolism, development, molecular biology, epigenetics, biotechnology,
and inheritance. The application of these topics in the health science field is stressed. The development of
academic and reasoning skills required for the study of the sciences are emphasized throughout the
course. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. .Prerequisites C grade or higher in High
School Chemistry or CHEM 010, ENG 003 or 018 or testing into college level reading Course fee.
Student Learning Objectives Linked to Relevant Academic Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply the scientific method to problem solving and experimental design using correct units of
measurement, scientific figures, and proper scientific terminology. (Academic outcomes supported by
this learning objective: Computational Skills, Critical Thinking, Science and Technology, Information
Literacy)
2. List and summarize general chemistry theories and concepts, including atomic and molecular
structure, chemical bonding and reactions, energy, properties of gasses, characteristics of acids and bases,
and radioactivity. (Academic outcomes supported by this learning objective: Science and
Technology, Communication, Computational Skills)
3. Identify and describe the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes,
and nucleic acids and explain their functions in the human body. (Academic outcomes supported by
this learning objective: Science and Technology, Communication, Critical Thinking)
4. Summarize key topics in cell and membrane biology, and describe cellular processes such
as protein synthesis, metabolism and biochemical pathways) (Academic outcomes supported by this
learning objective: Critical Thinking, Science and Technology, Communication)
5. Identify and describe molecular biology principles, protein synthesis, cell replication (mitosis
and meiosis), development, Mendelian genetics, epigenetics, and biotechnology in medicine. (Academic
outcomes supported by this learning objective: Critical Thinking, Science and Technology,
Communication)
6. Apply knowledge regarding the molecular and cellular regulation, as well as, environmental
effects on human health and disease processes. (Academic outcomes supported by this learning
objective: Critical Thinking, Science and Technology, Communication)
7. Collaborate with other students to complete laboratory activities and laboratory reports. (Academic
Outcomes supported by this learning objective: Interpersonal Skills, Personal and Self-Management
Skills)
Course Outline
I.
II.
III.
IV.
SCIENCE BASICS
A. Academic and Critical Thinking Skills
B. The Scientific Method
C. Basic Units of Measurement
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
A. Structure of Atoms
B. Chemical Bonds
C. Chemical Reactions
D. Nuclear Chemistry and Medicine
E. Water and Solutions
F. Acids, Bases, and Salts
G. Energy
H. Properties of Gasses
ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY
A. Common Functional Groups
B. Structure and Function of Carbohydrates
C. Structure and Function of Lipids
D. Structure and Function of Proteins
E. Mechanisms of Enzyme Activity
F. Structure and Function of Nucleic Acids
CELL BIOLOGY
A. Function of Cell Organelles
B. Biochemical Pathways & Cellular Respiration
C. Membrane Biology
D. Comparison of Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic, and Acellular Particles
E. Cell Replication: Mitosis and Meiosis
V.
F. Human Development
GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
A. Central Dogma
B. DNA Replication
C. Protein Synthesis
D. Genetic Diseases
E. Epigenetics
F. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
G. Genetics and Health Sciences: Mendelian Genetics
Instructional Method(s)
To achieve student learning objectives, instruction includes lecture, laboratory exercises, computer
simulations, web applications, student discussions, and inquiry based laboratory experiments.
Assessment Method(s) Examinations and quizzes, laboratory assignments and reports, and out-of-class
assignments.
Textual Material(s)
Title:
Author or Editor:
Publisher:
Date
Cell Biology and Chemistry, current edition
Frederick C. Ross
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
most current edition
GENERAL EDUCATION JUSTIFICATION FORM
The initiator completes this section only if requesting general education status for this course. If a
modification is for an existing general education course, the initiator must also complete the
General Education Justification form. (See the Curriculum Manual for the guidelines and worksheet
used by the Curriculum Work Group for evaluating general education proposals.)
1. General Education Guidelines
A. To be considered for the general education distribution, each course must emphasize breadth
rather than depth and, in most cases, be an introductory course to a discipline.
BIO 119 explores introductory level chemical and biological principles and relates these to the
health sciences. A wide variety of subject matter is taught to give students a basic level of
understanding to prepare them for more in-depth study in human anatomy and physiology
courses.
B. General Education courses shall reflect current scholarship in the discipline and provide reference
to theoretical frameworks and methods of inquiry appropriate to academic disciplines. (Courses that
are theoretical may include applications, but all applications courses shall include theoretical
components.)
This course will require students to critically read and write through the semester. It will
feature critical thinking laboratory experiments with inquiry based material. Students will
apply biochemical knowledge to current uses in medicine today.
C. Public institutions of higher education should incorporate knowledge and skills involving the use
of quantitative data, effective writing, information retrieval, and information literacy where possible
in the General Education core.
Students will be required to write, retrieve information, conduct experiments, and analyze data
in the laboratory. Students will have out of class assignments which require additional
information literacy skills.
2. General Education Category
This course fits into the checked general education category:
(GB) Behavioral/Social Science
(GE) English Composition
(GH) Arts/Humanities
(GI) Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues
X (GL) Biological and Physical Laboratory Science
(GM) Mathematics
(GS) Biological and Physical Science
3. Relation Of Course To General Education Goals
As justified by the accompanying explanation on how the course fulfills the goal and the specific
related activity, this course satisfies the following General Education goals [check relevant goal(s)
and provide explanation(s) and activity(ies)]:
A. X To introduce students to the fundamental principles, concepts, and methods essential for the
acquisition of knowledge basic to mathematics, the physical and natural sciences, the social and
behavioral sciences, the arts and humanities, and English composition.
Explain: Biology for Allied Health, BIO 119, is designed to provide students with a
fundamental knowledge of chemical and biological principles. Students will also learn basic
laboratory skills and the scientific method.
Specific Activity: Classroom lecture/activities and laboratory experiments/activities.
B. X
To develop in students an ability to connect knowledge across disciplines.
Explain: Students will apply and connect previous knowledge from chemistry, physics,
mathematics, and health in classroom and laboratory investigations.
Specific Activity: Classroom lectures and discussions, laboratory exercises/investigations.
C. X To foster in students qualities of open-mindedness, inquiry, and rational assessment of data.
Explain: Students will analyze data from laboratory experiments and conduct inquiry based
experiments.
Specific Activity: Laboratory experiments/exercises.
D. XTo develop in students the ability to think and express themselves analytically, critically, and
creatively.
Explain: This course requires students to critically think and express themselves. Students will
be involved with critical thinking exercises and inquire based laboratories which also require
creativity.
Specific Activity: Laboratory exercises, written laboratory reports, lecture assignments.
E. X To provide the opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in solving complex
problems.
Explain: Students will use knowledge gained in this course to solve laboratory issues during
inquiry based laboratory designs and experiments.
Specific Activity: Inquire based laboratories.
F. XTo provide the knowledge needed to apply ethical principles to inquiry.
Explain: This course will explore current events in the medical field which will lead to
discussions of ethics. Some topics explored are: ethical collection and use of data and bioethics
(stem cell use, genetically modified organisms, cloning).
Specific Activity: Laboratory exercises, written lecture and laboratory assignments, classroom
discussions.
G. X To prepare students to adapt to the increasing integration of information technology in all fields of
knowledge.
Explain: In order to complete required laboratory and classroom assignments students will use
sources from online databases, laboratory equipment, and computers.
Specific Activity: Written lecture and laboratory assignments, laboratory exercises.
H. XTo develop in students the ability to read with comprehension, to communicate effectively in oral
and written English and to perform numerical analyses at a college level.
Explain: This course requires text and laboratory book readings, as well as, external sources
(supplementary materials). Students are required to submit assignments in proper English.
Students will also use verbal communication skills in presentations and class discussions. Some
laboratory exercises will require numerical analyses.
Specific Activity: Laboratory exercises and assignments, written lecture and laboratory
assignments.
I.
To provide students with an understanding of their physical and psychological well-being in the
context of their social, aesthetic, political, and physical environment.
Explain:
Specific Activity:
J. X To develop in students an understanding of cultural and social diversity and unity.
Explain: This course requires students to work together in the laboratory which promotes
social interaction. Lecture and some laboratory assignments will allow student discussion to
aid in the understanding of cultural and social diversity.
Specific Activity: Laboratory exercises and assignments, group classroom
activities/discussions.