BIOL& 222 - Majors Cell/Molecular Biology

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: For students intending to major in the sciences. Metabolism and energetics, structure and function of biomolecules, cell structure and function, current applications of biotechnology and molecular biology. Second course of three-quarter series. Lab included.

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher; and either placement into MATH& 141 OR co-enrollment with MATH& 141 OR completion of MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher; and CHEM& 161 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
Distribution Requirements:

Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe the 4 major types of biomolecules found in living organisms and the importance of biomolecule structure for physiological function.
Describe the functional components present in all living cells.
Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures.
Explain the cellular mechanisms for storage of genetic information within DNA, and the process of translating the genetic information into functional proteins.
Explain how cells transform acquired energy into usable energy within cells using aerobic respiration, fermentation and photosynthesis as the models for metabolic processes.
Describe how cells maintain cellular homeostasis through detection and response to changes within the cellular environment.

Course Contents

Organization and functional components of cells.
Structure and Function of Biomolecules.
Cell membrane structure and function including role in transport and cell signaling.
Enzymes, cellular energy and Energy Metabolism.
DNA structure, replication and functional components of genes.
Synthesis and production of functional proteins in cells.
Regulation of gene expression.
Cell cycle and cell division.
Molecular biology techniques and practice using the scientific method to solve problems.

Instructional Units: 5.5