Maricopa Community Colleges  BIO162AB   19986-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
BIO162AB 19986-20086 LEC
LAB 		3 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) 		3 Period(s)
2 Period(s)
Biology for Allied Health
Basic characteristics of living matter and levels of organization. Prokarotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function. Principles of cell metabolism and energy utilization. Issues related to genetics and protein synthesis. Tissue types and their specific function. Human body systems to include structure and function. Laboratory experiences to reinforce biological principles and concepts.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Note: This course is designed to meet the needs of specific health care programs. It is not intended for transfer to a four-year institution.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BIO162AB   19986-20086 Biology for Allied Health
1. Describe basic characteristics of living matter. (I)
2. Explain prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function. (II)
3. Describe principles of cell metabolism and energy utilization. (III, IV)
4. Describe structure and replication of DNA and chromosomes. (V)
5. Explain gene structure and protein synthesis. (VI)
6. Describe cell reproduction in eukaryotes. (VII)
7. Describe principles of Mendelian genetics as they apply to inheritance in humans. (VIII)
8. Distinguish among different tissue types, their structure and function. (IX)
9. Describe the structure and function of specific systems of the human body. (X)
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BIO162AB   19986-20086 Biology for Allied Health
    I. Fundamental Characteristics of Living Matter
        A. Levels of organization
        B. Responsiveness and homeostasis
        C. Metabolism
        D. Reproduction and heredity
      II. Cell Theory
          A. Cell anatomy and function
          B. Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
          C. Cell membranes
          D. Membrane structure
          E. Membrane function and cell transport
        III. Cell Energy and Metabolism
            A. Chemical energy
            B. Enzymes
              1. structure
              2. function
            C. Metabolism
              1. biochemical pathways
              2. feedback and metabolic regulation
          IV. Cell Energy Utilization
              A. Anaerobic metabolism
                1. glycolysis
                2. fermentation
              B. Aerobic metabolism
                1. tricarboxylic acid cycle (krebs cycle)
                2. electron transport
            V. Chromosomes and DNA
                A. Chromosome structure
                B. DNA structure
                C. DNA and chromosome replication
              VI. Gene Structure and Protein Synthesis
                  A. Gene structure and regulation
                  B. Protein synthesis
                VII. Cell Reproduction (Eukaryotic)
                    A. Cell cycle and mitosis
                    B. Meiosis and recombination(excluding DNA technology techniques)
                  VIII. Mendelian Genetics and Human Inheritance
                      A. Law of segregation and punnett squares
                      B. Law of independent assortment
                      C. Karyotyping and chromosomal mutations
                      D. Inherited gene mutations
                    IX. Human Histology
                        A. Structure and function of tissues
                        B. Epithelial
                        C. Connective
                        D. Nervous
                        E. Muscle
                      X. Human Body Systems
                          A. Integumentary system
                          B. Skeletal system
                            1. structures
                            2. functions
                            3. bone formation, growth and remodeling
                          C. Muscular system
                            1. functions
                            2. physiology
                            3. body movements
                          D. Nervous system
                            1. organization
                            2. structure
                            3. central nervous system
                            4. peripheral nervous system
                            5. special senses
                          E. Endocrine system
                          F. Cardiovascular system
                            1. blood
                            2. heart
                            3. blood vessels
                            4. lymphatic association
                          G. Immune system
                          H. Respiratory system
                          I. Digestive system and body metabolism
                          J. Urinary system
                          K. Reproductive system
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