KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

BIOL C111H COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    BIOL C111H
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    General Biology I Honors
  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. The honors course provides more content and requires greater intensity and depth of study than the non-honors class.

  5. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
     
    A = Audit;P = Pass/No Pass
  6. TOTAL UNITS:
    6

  7. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Lecture
    90
    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.
    10. Analyze a topic appropriate for intensified study beyond the scope of the non-honors class, using university-level readings and vocabulary and demonstrating intellectual autonomy. This project will result in an oral presentation based on three review papers from scientific journal.

  16. REQUISITES

    Prerequisite:

    Acceptance to the Honors Program or eligibility for this honors course as determined by the instructor.

    MATH C055
    Advisory:
    Writing - 1 Level Prior to transfer
    Reading - 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

    9. Honors students choose a research projoct from the topics covered in the course.  Students examine the topic in much greater deatail.  Students present an oral presentation and/or a research paper on the topic.  Students must present from three review papers from scientific journals.  

    Lab:

    Laboratory exercises are designed to complement understanding of lecture material.  e.g. The effects of hypertonic and hypotonic solutions on cells is examined to illustrate osmosis.

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

    1. Demonstration;
    2. Discussion;
    3. Field trip;
    4. Guest Lecturers;
    5. Laboratory;
    6. Lecture;
    7. Library;
    8. Other (Specify);
    9. Outside reading;
    10. Problem Solving;
    11. Project-based learning;
    12. Written work;
    13. 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. Research a topic, use library resources to access scientific journals, write research paper.

  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.

    Honor projects include oral presentation and or a research paper.

    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 2001
    CSU Approval
    70 = Fall 2001
    IGETC Approval
    70 = Fall 2001
    CSU GE Approval
    70 = Fall 2001