BMCC Course Detail

BI 101 General Biology

Offered: Fall
Prerequisites/Co-requisites:

Course Description:
A survey course in biological science which fulfills the laboratory science requirement for non-science majors. Topics include biochemistry, cells, genetics, and evolution .

Text & Reference:
Biology 8 th edition by S. Mader

Course Goals:
1. categorize organic molecules (14645)
2. describe atomic/molecular structure (14646)
3. describe cell organelle functions (14648)
4. compare animal and plant cells (14648)
5. compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure (14648)
6. model eukaryotic meiosis and mitosis (14650)
7. recognize cell organelles (14648)
8. solve Mendelian genetics problems (14652)
9. differentiate types of chemical bonds (14646)
10. connect properties of water with functions of water in living systems (14646)
11. relate acids and bases to proper functioning of cells (14646)
12. recognize importance of carbon as basis of organic molecules (14645)
13. integrate molecular shape with function (14646)
14. test properties of biological chemicals (14645)
15. observe cell structure (14648)
16. apply scientific methodology to lab experiments (14660)
17. model transport processes across biological membranes (14648)
18. identify functions of cell junctions (14648)
19. identify steps of cell division (14650)
20. explain the function of the cell cycle (14650)
21. compare mitosis and meiosis (14650)
22. relate meiosis to sexual reproduction (14650)
23. connect meiosis to genetic recombination (14650)
24. identify phases of meiosis (14650)
25. predict outcomes of genetics problems using probability (14652)
26. interpret Mendelian genetics in modern molecular genetics (14652)
27. analyze pedigrees to observe inheritance in humans (14652)
28. apply concepts of modified Mendelian inheritance (14652)
29. relate gene linkage and chromosome mapping (14652)
30. explain effects of changes in chromosome number or structure on phenotype (14652)
31. determine effects of autosomal and sex linkage on inheritance patterns (14652)
32. model DNA structure (14679)
33. describe DNA replication (14679)
34. describe transcription and translation (14679)
35. recognize connections between protein product and genetic code (14679)
36. recognize methods of control of gene expression (14679)
37. describe biotechnology and genetic engineering techniques (14681)
38. describe evidence for evolution (14683)
39. discuss evolution as result of natural selection (14683)
40. describe microevolutionary and macroevolutionary processes (14683)
41. summarize origins and history of life (14683)
42. discuss hominid evolution (14683)
43. explore current issues
44. write lab report
45. understand common genetic defects
46. relate chemistry to nutrition

Performance Objectives:
14645. The student will not be allowed references. The student will categorize organic molecules. Performance will be satisfactory if molecules are categorized and the categorization is consistent with categorization in the textbook..
14646. The student will not be allowed references. The student will describe atomic/molecular structure. Performance will be satisfactory if structures described are consistent with the text.
14648. The student will not be allowed references. The student will compare animal and plant cells. Performance will be satisfactory if cells are compared and the comparison is consistent with the textbook.
14650. The student will be a member of BI 101 . The student will model eukaryotic meiosis and mitosis. Performance will be satisfactory if the models are consistent with the models in the textbook.
14652. The student will be allowed references. The student will be provided tools. The student will solve Mendelian genetics problems. Performance will be satisfactory if problemsare solved and the solving receives a rating of acceptable from the instructor.
14660. The student will not be allowed references. The student will apply scientific methodolo to lab experiments. Performance will be satisfactory if methods are applied and the application is consistent with the textbook.
14679. The student will not be allowed references. The student will recognize connections between protein product and genetic code. Performance will be satisfactory if genetic code connectiona are recognized and the connections are consistent with the textbook.
14681. The student will not be allowed references. The student will describe biotechnology and genetic engineering techniques. Performance will be satisfactory if techniques are described and the description is consistent with the descritpion in the textbook.
14683. The student will not be allowed references. The student will discuss evolution as result of natural selection. Performance will be satisfactory if natural selection is discussed and the discussion is consistent with the discussion in the textbook.

Student Contributions:
DISABILITIES STATEMENT - In order to receive accommodations, qualified students with disabilities must register every quarter with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD). Please do so as early in the quarter as possible. If you believe that you may have a disability but you do not have documentation please contact the SSWD, which is found in Morrow Hall, Room M153 or call 278-5807.