KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

BIOL C111 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:

   BIOL C111

2. COURSE TITLE:

   General Biology I

3. C-ID:

4. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:

   This is an introductory course for students majoring in biological sciences and related subjects. The course covers: principles of cell biology, metabolism, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and physiology.

5. GRADING METHOD

   Default:

   S = Standard Letter Grade

   Optional:

    

   P = Pass/No Pass;A = Audit

6. TOTAL UNITS:

   5

7. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

   Lecture

   72

   Lab

   54

   Activity

   Open Entry/Open Exit

   Volunteer Work Experience

   Paid Work Experience

   Non Standard

   Non-Standard Hours Justification:

8. REPEATABILITY

   Type:

    

   Non-Repeatable Credit

   Limit:

9. MATERIALS FEE:

   No

10. CREDIT BY EXAM:

    No

11. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:

    Associate Degree Applicable (ADA);UC/CSU Transfer

12. STAND-ALONE:

    No

13. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:

     

    Elective:

    General Sciences AA (AA Degree Program)
    General Sciences AA (AA Degree Program)
    Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science AA (AA Degree Program)
    Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science AA (AA Degree Program)
    

14. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:

    CC GE Area I: Natural Science = Life Sciences;
    

    IGETC:

     

    5B: Biological Science with a Lab;
    

    CSU:

    CSU GE Area B: Physical and its Life Forms(mark all that apply) = B2 - Life Science;
    CSU GE Area B: Physical and its Life Forms(mark all that apply) = B3 - Laboratory Sciences;
    

    UC Transfer Course:

     

    CSU Transfer Course:

15. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES—Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. describe the molecules that make-up living organisms and the properties of biological molecules, which allow them to carry out the chemical reactions of life.
    2. explain cell structure and organization and how they relate to cell functions.
    3. explain enzyme structure and function and predict how they influence the enzymatic regulation of metabolic processes.
    4. explain how molecular biology, genetics, and cell development contribute to the life at the cellular and organismal level.
    5. describe the basic tools and techniques of biotechnology and assess how biotechnology impacts medicine, agriculture and society.
    6. recognize differences and similarities among the physiology of higher vertebrates and explain how organ systems maintain homeostasis.
    7. utilize library and internet biological resources.
    8. perform and Design experiments relating to lecture material which demand implementation of the scientific method and proper scientific formatting of lab reports.
    9. compare and contrast data, formulate hypotheses, evaluate experimental designs and develop conclusions based upon gathered data.

16. REQUISITES

    Prerequisite:

    
    MATH C055
    

    Advisory:

    Reading - 1 Level Prior to transfer
    Writing - 1 Level Prior to transfer
    

17. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    A.     Molecules of life (A,G)
    1.    Properties of water
    2.    Aqueous solutions
    a.     Solute concentration
    b.      Acids, bases, pH
    3.    Carbon & molecular diversity
    a.      Versatility of carbon in molecular architecture
    b.     Isomers
    c.      Functional groups
    d.      Chemical elements of life
    B.    Structure and organization of the cell (B,G)
    1.      Microscopy
    2.      Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
    3.      Importance of compartmental organization
    a.      Ribosomes
    b.      Endomembrane system
    i.    nucleus
    ii.    Endoplasmic reticulum
    iii.    Golgi
    iv.    Lysosomes
    v.    Vacuoles
    vi.    Plasma membrane
    vii.    Peroxisomes
    c.    Peroxisomes
    d.    Mitochondria
    e.    Chloroplasts
    f.    Cytoskeleton
    4.      Structure and organization of biological membranes
    a.      Models of membrane structure
    b.      Trafficking of small molecules
    c.       Selective permeability
    d.       Diffusion and passive transport
    e.       Osmosis
    f.       Facilitated diffusion
    g.       Active transport
    h.       Exocytosis & endocytosis, trafficking of large molecules                         
    C.     Introduction to metabolism (A, B, C, G)
    1.      Energy
    a.       Forms of energy
    b.      Thermodynamics
    2.      Enzymes
    a.      Biological catalysts
    b.      Enzyme specificity
    c.      Feedback inhibition
    3.      Cellular energy & work
    4.      Cellular respiration
    a.     Redox
    b.     Anaerobic respiration, substrate level phosphorylation
    c.     Aerobic respiration, oxidative phophorylation
    d.      Photosynthesis, photophosphorylation
    D.      Genetics and molecular biology (D, E, G)
    1.    Mitosis
    2.    Meiosis
    3.    Mendilian genetics
    4.    DNA, replication
    5.    RNA, transcription
    6.    Protein, translation
    7.    Microbial models: the genetics of viruses and bacteria
    a.      Gene regulation prokaryotes
    b.      DNA technology
     i.      Cloning
    ii.      RFLP
    iii.      Current biotechnology topics
    8.    Gene structure and regulation in eukaryotes
    a.    Chromatin and DNA packing
    b.    Control of gene expression
    c.    Molecular biology of cancer
    9.    Genetic regulation of development
    a.    Differential gene expression
    b.    Drosophila as a model of genetic control of development
    E.      Anatomy and physiology of higher vertebrates (A-G)
    1.    Digestion
    2.    Circulation and gas exchange
    3.    Immune system
    a.    Non-specific response
    b.    Specific response
    c.    AIDS
    d.    Allergy
    4.    Homeostasis
    5.    Endocrine system
    6.    Reproduction
    a.    Asexual reproduction
    b.    Sexual reproduction
    c.    Human reproduction and sexually transmitted diseases
    7.    Nervous system
    a.    Neurons, membrane potentials, and synapses
    b.    Signal integration
    8.    Sensory and motor mechanisms
    a.    Sensory receptors
    b.    Muscles and glands
    
    

18. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Discussion;
    2. Laboratory;
    3. Lecture;
    4. Library;
    5. Other (Specify);
    6. Outside reading;
    7. Problem Solving;
    8. Project-based learning;
    9. Written work;
    10. Other Methods: Classroom lecture and discussion of all course content. Presentations utilizing transparencies, chalkboard, whiteboard and internet. Laboratory exercises relating to lecture topics.

19. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:  Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    Read and outline assigned chapters. Work problems in the back of the chapters. Complete internet based assignments

20. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    A. Readings from the assigned texts, leading scientific journals (e.g. Science, Nature, EMBO and Cell)
    B. Quizzes covering material from the assigned readings.
    C. Lab reports and presentations
    D. Two lab practicals requiring students to propose, evaluate, and/or formulate responses to materials presented.
    E. Internet assignments, students locate and utilize scientific databases and articles.
    F. Five to six exams, multiple choice and essay, covering lecture and assigned reading material.
    
    
    Laboratory Experiments: Laboratory experiments are designed to provide hands on learning for concepts discussed in lecture. E.g. The effects of hypertonic and hypotonic solutions on cells are examined under the microscope to illustrate osmosis.
    

21. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks

    A. Campbell, Reece, Mitchell . (2010) Biology, 8th, -Benjamin Cummings
    

    Manuals

    Periodicals

    Software

    Other

22. METHOD OF DELIVERY:

    Face to face;

23. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Biological Sciences (Masters Required);

24. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date

    08/18/2010

    State Approval Date

    Content Review

    2011-03-11 00:00:00.0

    APP Status Date

    CIC Approval Date

    Board of Trustees

    Last Outline Revision

    2011-03-11 00:00:00.0

    CC Approval

    2011-03-11 00:00:00.0

    CIPD Approval

    Board of Trustees

    2011-04-14 00:00:00.0

    State Approval

    2011-04-29 00:00:00.0

    Requisite Validation

    UC Approval

    70 = Fall 2000

    CSU Approval

    70 = Fall 2000

    IGETC Approval

    70 = Fall 2000

    CSU GE Approval

    70 = Fall 2000

• Course ID (CB00)

  CCC000188908

• TOP Code (CB03)

  0401.00 - Biology, General;

• Course Credit Status (CB04)

  D - Credit - Degree Applicable;

• Course Transfer Status (CB05)

  1

• Course Units of Credit Maximum High (CB06):

  5

• Course Units of Credit Minimum Low (CB07):

  5

• Course Basic Skills (BS) Status (CB08):

  N = Course is not a basic skills course.

• SAM Code (CB09):

  Non-Occupational;

• Cooperative Education Course Status (CB10):

  Not part of Coop Work Exp;

• Course Classification Code (CB11):

  Liberal Arts and Sciences;

• Course Special Status (CB13):

  N - Not Special;

• CAN Code (CB14):

• CAN-Code Seq (CB15):

• Course Prior to College Level (CB21):

  Not Applicable;

• Course Non-Credit Category (CB22):

  Not Applicable, Credit Course;

• Funding Agency Category (CB23):

• Course Program Status (CB24):

  1 - Program Applicable;