Cell Biology Curriculum Outline 2013-14
Course Outline:
Below are the units covered in this course and may vary depending upon class size, class dynamics
and class composition (ability and learning styles).
Unit Topics
Unit 1: Microbiology: The unity and
diversity of Microbes
Viruses
Bacteria
Biotechnology
Protists: algae and protozoan
Fungi
Disease and Immunity
Unit 2: Biochemistry
Basic chemistry review
Water and its role in life
Macromolecules: building blocks of life
Unit 3: The Cell-The Basic Unit of Life
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
Cell Structure and Function
Unit 4: Cellular Division
Mitosis
Meiosis
Unit 5: Inheritance of Life
Inheritance patterns
Molecular genetics
RNA and DNA: structure and function
Mutations
Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering
Activities
Virology study
Cheese Production
Bacteria growth lab
Antibiotic Resistance Lab
Bacteria Wanted Poster
Dates
Weeks 1-2
Carbohydrate Lab: Identify types of carbs using chemical
testing
Molecule Building Lab
Enzyme Lab
Caloric Lab
Tie Dye in a Bowl
Cell Diversity Activity (cell manipulative)
Microscope lab
Cell Analogy Poster
Surface Area/Volume Ratio lab
Egg Lab
Dialysis Tubing Lab
Weeks 3-4
Microsope Lab
Chromosomes
Mitosis and cancer
Meiosis and gametogenesis
Conjoined twins study
Karyotype
DNA models
Protein synthesis Paper Models
Penny Lab: testing validity of Punnett Squares
Baby Lab
Blood Typing
DNA Fingerprinting
GMO Debate
Weeks 7-8
Weeks 5-6
Weeks 912