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Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-24-2004 |
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BIO156 2004
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
LEC 4.0
Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Introductory Biology for Allied Health |
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An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisites: None. One year high school chemistry or one semester of college-level chemistry recommended. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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BIO156 2004 Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Introductory Biology
for Allied Health |
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Describe principles of scientific method. (I) |
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Describe fundamental characteristics of living matter. (I) |
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Describe principles of biological chemistry. (II) |
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Describe prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function. (III, IV) |
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Describe human histology including a survey of basic tissue types, their structure, and function. (V) |
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Describe principles of cell metabolism and energy utilization. (VI, VII) |
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Describe the structure, growth, and human impact of bacteria and viruses. (VIII) |
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Describe structure and replication of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and chromosomes. (IX) |
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Describe gene structure and protein synthesis. (X) |
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Describe cell reproduction in eukaryotes. (XI) |
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Describe principles of Mendelian genetics as they apply to inheritance in humans. (XII) |
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Apply general concepts to selected topics in human biology. (XIII) |
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BIO156 2004 Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Introductory Biology
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I. Biology Concepts A. Principles of scientific method B. Fundamental characteristics of living matter 1. Levels of organization 2. Responsiveness and homeostasis 3. Metabolism 4. Reproduction and heredity II. Biological Chemistry A. Composition of matter B. Atomic structure and theory C. Chemical bonding and molecules 1. Salts and pH 2. Characteristics of water D. Organic and biological molecules 1. Structure 2. Function III. Cell Theory A. Cell anatomy and function B. Comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells IV. Cell Membranes A. Membrane structure B. Membrane function and cell transport V. Human Histology - Structure and Function A. Epithelial B. Connective C. Muscular D. Nervous VI. Cell Energy and Metabolism A. Chemical energy B. Enzymes 1. Structure 2. Function C. Metabolism 1. Biochemical pathways 2. Feedback and metabolic regulation VII. Cell Energy Utilization A. Photosynthesis 1. Light reactions 2. Dark reactions B. Anaerobic metabolism 1. Glycolysis 2. Fermentation B. Aerobic metabolism 1. Tricarboxylic acid (TCA) (Krebs) cycle 2. Electron transport VIII. Bacteria and Viruses A. Bacteria 1. Structure 2. Growth 3. Human impact B. Viruses 1. Structure 2. Growth 3. Human impact IX. Chromosomes and DNA A. Chromosome structure B. DNA structure C. DNA and chromosome replication X. Gene Structure and Protein Synthesis A. Gene structure and regulation B. Protein synthesis XI. Cell Reproduction (Eukaryotic) A. Cell cycle and mitosis B. Meiosis and recombination XII. 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 XIII. Selected Topics in Human Biology |
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