Principles of Biology I: Cell Biology and Molecular Basis of Heredity
MB&B 181
Fall 2008
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01
02
03
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 181 |
This course presents an entrance-level exploration of the contemporary view of the cell and an introduction to the molecules and mechanisms of genetics. The course will begin with a general introduction to the principles of biology, cell theory, and the concept of the gene. Cellular functions will be discussed in terms of the structural organization of cells, the cellular organelles, and the underlying molecular mechanisms of cellular activities. Topics will include membrane dynamics, energetics, the cytoskeleton, cell motility, the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, and nuclear and chromosome structure. The second part of the course will focus in particular on the DNA molecule as the genetic material and will describe the process of information transfer from the genetic code to protein synthesis. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems will be used to demonstrate the concepts of gene mutation and gene regulation. To demonstrate the scientific process, lectures will stress the experimental basis for the conclusions presented. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MB&B |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(CHEM-Track B)(E&ES)(INFO-MN)(MB&B)(NS&B)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 02 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Becker, WORLD OF THE CELL, Seventh Edition |
Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets and three exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This small enrollment section is a good choice for students preferring greater emphasis on continuous assessment and problem based learning. Given the small enrollment, this section is also a good choice for students with less extensive previous backgrounds in biology. The information role of DNA and proteins in molecular cellular biology will be a central theme throughout the course. Section 2 will address similar topics to Section 1. Students should enroll separately in MB&B/BIOL191. |
| Instructor(s): Weir,Michael P. Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: HALL84; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 16 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 03 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Becker, WORLD OF THE CELL, Seventh Edition |
Examinations and Assignments:
Problem sets and three exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This small enrollment section is a good choice for students preferring greater emphasis on continuous assessment and problem based learning. Given the small enrollment, this section is also a good choice for students with less extensive previous backgrounds in biology. The information role of DNA and proteins in molecular cellular biology will be a central theme throughout the course. Section 3 will address similar topics to Section 1. Students should enroll separately in MB&B/BIOL191. |
| Instructor(s): Weir,Michael P. Times: .M.W... 10:00AM-10:50AM; .....F. 01:10PM-02:00PM; Location: HALL84; HALL84; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 16 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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