CURRICULUM MAP
Essential
Question
September
Unit 1 - Microscopy
*How is the Microscopic
world of living things
observed?
Unit 2 Cytochemistry
*What is the chemical makeup of cells?
COURSE TITLE: CELL PHYSIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY H
October
Unit 3 – Cells
November
Unit 4 – Enzymes
*How do cells contribute to the
makeup and function of
organisms?
*How important are enzymes to
living organisms?
December
Unit 5 – DNA Technology /
Genetics Engineering
January
Unit 6 – Viruses
*What are viruses and how do
they behave?
*How does DNA Technology
bring about genetic changes?
Content
Use of the oil immersion
microscope
Use of the stereoscopic
micro.
Microscopic measurements
Preparing slides for
observation
Biological illustration
Chemical Evolution
Bonding
Functional Groups
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Prokaryotes to Eukaryotes
Animal/Plant Cell Ultrastructure
Cell Physiology(Function)
Cytomembrane System
Cell Seminar
Activation Energy
Enzyme Properties
Catalytic Cycle of an Enzyme
Physical and Environmental Affects
on Enzymes
Cofactors
Km and Vmax
Enzyme Inhibition
Allostery
Control of Metabolism ( Enzyme
Regulation
DNA and RNA Architecture
DNA Replication
Transcription
Translation
Restriction Enzymes
Operon Theory
Gene Transfer
Plasmids
Genetic Engineering
PCR Reaction
Transposons
Recombinant DNA Technology
Viral characteristics
Viral classification
Viral replication
Culturing of viruses
Viroids and Prions
Teratogenesis
Skills
Microscopy
Analysis Interpretation
Molecular Modeling
Biological Illustration
Making Micro. Slides
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.3 (A, D)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
Scientific Method
Mathematical Manipulation
Analysis/Interpretation
Writing Lab Reports
Use of Spectronic 20
Graphing - Excel
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
5.10 (A)
Scientific Method
Analysis/Interpretation
Writing Lab Reports
Electrophoretic Technique
Preparing Bacterial Cultures
Observation
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
5.10 (A)
Analysis/Interpretation
Oral Presentation
Use of PowerPoint
N.J. Core
Curriculum
Content
Standards
Microscopy
Observation
Biological Illustration
Seminar Presentation
Research - Internet
PowerPoint Technique
5.1 (A-C) 5.10 (A)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
Assessments
Unit Test/Quiz
Perform. Assessment
Microscopy Lab
Molecular Modeling Lab
Practical
Class worksheets
Homework
Unit Test/Quizzes
Cells Lab
Cells PowerPoint Seminar
Class worksheets
Homework
Unit Test/Quizzes
Lab – “Enzyme Kinetics – Km
and Vmax”
Lab – “ Enzyme Inhibition”
Class worksheets
Homework
Unit Test/Quizzes
Lab – “DNA Extraction from
Cheek Cells”
Lab – “Cleavage of Lambda
DNA with Eco R1
Endonuclease”
Lab – “Transform. Of E. coli
Homework
Unit Test/Quiz
Homework
Oral Presentation – Viral
Replication.
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
5.10 (A,B)
*Labs continue into this unit!
February
Unit 7 – Protists
*What are the protists and
how to they behave?
March
Unit 8 – Fungi
*What are the fungi and how
do they behave?
April
Unit 9 – Bacteriology
*What are the bacteria and how do
they behave?
May
Unit 9 – Bacteriology Continued
June
Unit 9 – Bacteriology Con’t.
Content
General Characteristics of the
Protists
Protist Classification
Protist Identification
General features of Prokaryotes
General features of Bacteria
Bacterial Cell Structure/Funct.
Bacterial Endospores
Bacterial Reproduction
Ecological Importance of the
Bacteria
Bacterial Growth Curve
Bacterial Nutrition
Cultivation of Bacteria
Bacterial Control
Bacterial Identification
Bergey’s Manual of Determinative
Bacteriology
“Bacterial Unknown
Identification”
Student Final Exam and
Performance Assessment
(@ 3 weeks of lab research)
- no new material!
Skills
Microscopy
Observation
Lab Report Writing
Analysis/Interpretation
Data Collection
Biological Illustration
StainingTechniques
General Characteristics of
The Fungi
Ecological Importance of the
Fungi
Classification of the Fungi
Fungal Reproduction
Lichens
Gram Stain
Microscopy
Observation
Lab Report Writing
Analysis/Interpretation
Data Collection
Biological Illustration
Staining Techniques
Motility Determination
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
5.10 (A)
Spore Staining Technique
Flagellar Staining Technique
Preparing Physiological Media
Observation
Analysis/Interpretation
Lab Report Writing
Research on Internet
Pure Culture Technique
Identification of a Bacterial
Unknown
Observation
Analysis/Interpretation
Lab Report Writing
Research on Internet
Use of Bergey’s Manual
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
5.10 (A)
Identification of a Bacterial
Unknown
Laboratory Skills
Observation
Analysis/Interpretation
Research on Internet
Use of Bergey’s Manual
Unit Test/Quizzes
Lab – “Gram Stain
Technique”
Performance Assessment:
Gram Staining
Lab – “Bacterial Motility”
Homework
Unit Test
Lab Quizzes
Lab – “Staining of Bacterial
Spores
Lab – “Physiological Characteristics
– Biooxidations
Lab – “Physiological Characteristics
– Hydrolysis/Miscell.
Homework
Lab Quizzes
Lab – “Pure Culture Technique”
Lab - “Effect of Temperature on
Bacterial Growth”
Homework
Final Exam (Performance
Assessment: “Identification
of Bacterial Unknowns” (No
new material – student
laboratory research!!
Essential
Question
New Jersey
Core
Curriculum
Standards
Assessments
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
5.10 (A)
Unit Test
Lab – “Survey of
Microorganisms in
The Environment”
Lab – “Simple Staining of
Bacteria”
Work sheets
Homework
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
5.10 (A)
5.1 (A-C)
5.2 (A-B)
5.4 (A,B)
5.5 (A-C)
5.6 (A,B)
5.10 (A)
Revised: 6-20-06