Principles of Biology I: Cell Biology and Molecular Basis of Heredity
MB&B 181
Fall 2020
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 181 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Health Studies |
This course presents an exploration of the contemporary view of the cell and an introduction to the molecules and mechanisms of genetics and gene function. The course will have two major themes. First, we will focus on the central dogma of molecular biology, describing the process of information transfer from genetic code in DNA through protein synthesis and function. Topics include DNA replication and repair, chromosome dynamics, RNA transcription, protein translation, gene regulation, and genomics. Second, we will focus on cell theory and the underlying molecular mechanisms of cellular activity, including cell signaling, energetics, cell motility, and cell cycling. Lectures will stress the experimental basis of conclusions presented and highlight important details and major themes. The course will also emphasize problem solving approaches in cell and molecular biology. The course will use software to ensure academic integrity. This course will require about 10 hours per week of engagement. Students should enroll separately in MB&B/BIOL191 Principles of Biology 1 - Laboratory. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MB&B |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| 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: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Karen Hopkin, Alexander Johnson, Julia Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts and Peter Walter, ESSENTIAL CELL BIOLOGY, 5th ed.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly assignments and lecture responses, 3 exams. The two in-term exams will be held on the evenings of Monday September 28th and Monday November 2nd between 6-8 PM. If you register for Sections 1 or 2, please ensure that you can be available for these two evening periods. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Sections 1 and 2 will be online. In preparation for each M/W meeting, we will view pre-recorded lecture segments (approximately 30 minutes total for each class), and we will discuss the core ideas and concepts in live sessions over Zoom during our regular class times. This "flipped classroom" format will also provide a good setting to discuss questions with members of the class. In our Friday class meetings, we will participate in Problem Based Learning in small teams that will work together for the entire semester. We will use Zoom breakout groups with Professor Murolo and two teaching assistants rotating among groups to provide guidance. The problems will be opportunities to apply knowledge from the key concepts of weekly lectures and discussions. Weekly office hours for Professor Murolo and teaching assistants will be held using Zoom. |
| Instructor(s): Murolo,Michelle Aaron Times: .M.W.F. 11:10AM-12:00PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 10 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 1 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Same as Section 01 Above |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Murolo,Michelle Aaron Times: .M.W... 11:10AM-12:00PM; .....F. 01:00PM-01:50PM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 10 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 1 | FR: 7 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly assignments and lecture responses, 2 exams (during class times) and a final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Sections 3 and 4 will be online. In preparation for each M/W meeting, we will view pre-recorded lecture segments (approximately 30 minutes total for each class), and we will discuss the core ideas and concepts in live sessions over Zoom during our regular class times. This "flipped classroom" format will also provide a good setting to discuss questions from members of the class. In our Friday class meetings, we will participate in Problem Based Learning in small groups. We will use Zoom breakout groups, and each group will work with a shared google document for that day. The problems will emphasize core concepts in molecular and cell biology which will be introduced in a short (~10-min) video to be viewed before class. During our class sessions, Prof. Weir and several teaching assistants will circulate among the breakout groups. Prof. Weir will also hold group office hours over Zoom in which we will discuss and clarify concepts and problem solving approaches. Our teaching assistants will hold weekly recitation sessions. |
| Instructor(s): Weir,Michael P. Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 3 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 04 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Same as Section 03 Above |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Same as Section 03 Above |
| Instructor(s): Weir,Michael P. Times: .M.W... 09:50AM-10:40AM; .....F. 01:00PM-01:50PM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 5 | FR: 13 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 05 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Combination of problem sets, homework assignments, quizzes, and exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Sections 5 and 6 will include in-person and online instruction. Students are expected to engage in discussion during lectures and will participate in weekly problem-based learning sessions in small groups. |
| Instructor(s): Holmes,Scott G. Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: SCIE150; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 22 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 5 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 06 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Same as Section 05 Above. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Same as Section 05 Above. |
| Instructor(s): Holmes,Scott G. Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: SCIE150; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 22 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 5 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 07 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly Problem Based Learning (PBLs), Weekly Lecture Responses, 2 Tests, 1 Final Exam. The two in-term tests will be held in the evenings of Monday September 28th and Monday November 9th between 6-8 PM. If you register for Sections 7 or 8, please ensure that you can be available for these two evening periods. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Sections 7 and 8 will be online. In preparation for each M/W meeting, we will view pre-recorded lecture segments (approximately 30 minutes total for each class), and we will discuss the core ideas and concepts in live sessions over Zoom during our regular class times. This "flipped classroom" format will also provide a good setting to discuss questions from members of the class. In our Friday class meetings, we will participate in Problem Based Learning (PBLs) in small teams that will work together the entire semester. We will use Zoom breakout groups with Professor Lane and two teaching assistants rotating among groups to provide guidance. The problems will be opportunities to apply knowledge from key concepts of weekly lectures and discussions. Weekly office hours for Professor Lane and teaching assistants will be held using Zoom. |
| Instructor(s): Lane,Robert P. Times: .M.W.F. 11:10AM-12:00PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 3 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 08 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Same as Section 07 Above |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Same as Section 07 Above |
| Instructor(s): Lane,Robert P. Times: .M.W... 11:10AM-12:00PM; .....F. 01:00PM-01:50PM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 5 | FR: 13 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 09 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly assignments and lecture responses, 3 exams (2 unit exams and 1 final exam). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Sections 9, 10, 11, and 12 will be online. In preparation for each M/W meeting, students will view pre-recorded lecture segments. Live sessions over Zoom will be held during regular class times to discuss core ideas and concepts. This "flipped classroom" format will also provide a good setting to discuss questions from members of the class. During Friday class meetings, students will participate in Problem Based Learning (PBL) in small teams that will work together for the entire semester. PBL teams will meet in Zoom breakout rooms with Professor Anderson and undergraduate course assistants rotating among the teams to provide guidance. These sessions will focus on the application of the key concepts from weekly lectures and discussions. Professor Anderson will hold weekly office hours over Zoom in which students can discuss and clarify key concepts and problem-solving approaches from class and may ask questions on other course assignments. Course assistants will also hold weekly review sessions and provide extra assistance with homework and problem sessions over Zoom. |
| Instructor(s): Anderson,Cori Times: .M.W.F. 08:20AM-09:10AM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 3 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 10 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Same as Section 09 Above |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Same as Section 09 Above |
| Instructor(s): Anderson,Cori Times: .M.W... 08:20AM-09:10AM; .....F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 20 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 3 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 11 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Same as Section 09 Above |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Same as Section 09 Above |
| Instructor(s): Anderson,Cori Times: .M.W.F. 11:10AM-12:00PM; Location: ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 3 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 12 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
Examinations and Assignments:
Same as Section 09 Above |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Same as Section 09 Above |
| Instructor(s): Anderson,Cori Times: .M.W... 11:10AM-12:00PM; .....F. 01:00PM-01:50PM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 11 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 3 | FR: 15 |
| 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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