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BIO101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
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Course Syllabus
Unit 1: Introduction to Biology
1.1: Introduction to Biological Inquiry
The Process of Science
Introduction to Biological Systems
1.2: Biology Systems and Water
Advanced Characteristics of Life
Unit 1 Assessment
Unit 1 Assessment
Unit 2: Basic Chemistry
2.1: Atoms and Molecules
Elements and Atoms
More on the Atom
Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Orbitals
More on Orbitals and Electron Configuration
Valence Electrons
Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules
Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic Bonds
Chemical Notation
Balancing Chemical Equations
2.2: Thermodynamics
Energy and Metabolism
More on Energy
The First Law of Thermodynamics
Gibbs Free Energy
Unit 2 Assessment
Unit 2 Assessment
Unit 3: Biological Molecules
3.1: Water and Organic Molecules
Water
The Properties of Water
3.2: Acids and Bases
Acids, Bases, and the pH Scale
pH, pOH, and pKw
Electrolytes and pH
Hydrogen Atoms in Acids and Bases
3.3: Biological Macromolecules
Biological Polymers
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Unit 3 Assessment
Unit 3 Assessment
Unit 4: Cells and Cell Membranes
4.1: Cellular Organization and Organelles
Cell Structure
Parts of a Cell
Types of Cells
4.2: The Cell or Plasma Membrane
Overview of the Cell Membrane
Parts of the Cell Membrane
4.3: Membranes, Lipids, and the Fluid Mosaic Model
Review of the Cell Membrane
Structure of the Cell Membrane
The Structure of Lipids
The Fluid Mosaic Model
4.4: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Active Transport
Passive Transport via Simple Diffusion
Passive Transport and Tonicity
Passive Transport via Osmosis
More on Osmosis
Facilitated Diffusion
Primary, Secondary, and Bulk Transport
4.5: Transporting Signal Molecules across the Plasma Membrane
Signaling Molecules and Cellular Receptors
Unit 4 Assessment
Unit 4 Assessment
Unit 5: Metabolism, Enzymes, and Cellular Respiration
5.1: Energy and Thermodynamics
Energy and Thermodynamics
Death of a Gummy Bear
5.2: Metabolic Pathways, Enzymes, and Regulation
Metabolism: Part 1
Metabolism: Part 2
Metabolism: Part 3
Enzyme Nomenclature
5.3: The Role of Cellular Respiration, Energy, and ATP
Cellular Respiration
How to Think About Energy and ATP
The Role of ATP
5.4: Glycolysis
Introduction to Glycolosis
Glycolysis
More on Glycolysis
The Process of Glycolysis
5.5: The Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)
The Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)
A Tour of the Citric Acid Cycle
The Citric Acid Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation
5.6: Oxidative Phosphorylation: Electron Transport Chain and Chemiosmosis
The Electron Transport Chain
Energy Accounting
More on the Electron Transport Chain
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Review of Cellular Respiration
5.7: Anaerobic Cellular Respiration: Fermentation
Fermentation
Anaerobic Cellular Respiration
Unit 5 Assessment
Unit 5 Assessment
Unit 6: Photosynthesis
6.1: Overview of Photosynthesis
Overview of Photosynthesis
The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis
The Calvin Cycle
A Visual Explanation of Photosynthesis
Light and Carbon Reactions
6.2: Photosynthesis and Photorespiration
Photosynthesis
Light Reactions
Photophosphorylation
The Calvin Cycle
Photorespiration
6.3: C-4 and CAM Photosynthesis
C-4 and CAM Photosynthesis
6.4: The Carbon Cycle
The Carbon Cycle
Unit 6 Assessment
Unit 6 Assessment
Unit 7: Cellular Reproduction: Mitosis
7.1: DNA and RNA
DNA and RNA
7.2: Cell Division
The Genome
The Cell Cycle
Mitosis
What is Plant Cell Mitosis?
A Tour of Mitosis
Prokaryotic Cell Division
Unit 7 Assessment
Unit 7 Assessment
Unit 8: Cellular Reproduction: Meiosis
8.1: Cell Division, Meiosis, and Sexual Reproduction
The Cellular Basis of Reproduction
Meiosis
Mitosis, Meiosis, and Sexual Reproduction
Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis
A Tour of Meiosis
Errors in Meiosis
8.2: Chromosomes, Chromatids, and Chromatin
What Are Chromosomes?
Chromosomes, Chromatids, and Chromatin
Unit 8 Assessment
Unit 8 Assessment
Unit 9: Mendelian Genetics and Chromosomes
9.1: Introduction to Genetics
Patterns of Inheritance: Mendel's Experiments
Laws of Inheritance
Extensions of the Laws of Inheritance
Mutations
9.2: Heredity
Introduction to Heredity
Pedigrees
Sex-Linked Traits
Unit 9 Assessment
Unit 9 Assessment
Unit 10: Gene Expression
10.1: DNA Replication and Synthesis
DNA
The Chemical Structure of DNA
DNA Replication
Visualizing DNA Replication
10.2: DNA Transcription
DNA Transcription
More on Transcription
10.3: Translation and Synthesis
Translation and Synthesis
More on Translation
10.4: Regulating Gene Expression
How Genes Are Regulated
10.5: Using DNA Technology
Biotechnology
What is Gene Editing and How Does it Work?
CRISPR: A Game-Changing Genetic Engineering Technique
Genes, Health, and Moving Beyond Race
Unit 10 Assessment
Unit 10 Assessment
Study Guide
BIO101 Study Guide
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