Course Objectives: The development of an understanding of the principles of modern
biology through the use of a broadened reading program using original research reports.
The development of research skills through student involvement in the design, execution
and reporting of research projects.
Content Outline:
Week
Topics
1
Life science and atomic chemistry
2
Chemistry of inorganic and organic molecules
3
Evolutionary history of life; cell structure
4
Cells and cell membranes
5
Energy flow and cellular respiration
6
Cell respiration
7
Photosynthesis
8
Chromosomes and cell division
9
Mendelian genetics
10
Human inheritance
11
DNA, RNA and protein synthesis
12
Gene regulation and control
13-14
Population genetics; natural selection
15
The species and speciation
16
Final Exam
Laboratory Outline:
Week
Topics
1
Library
2
Scientific investigation
3
Report writing
4
Enzymes
5
Microscopes and cells
6
The establishment of fruit fly (Drosophila) and or Fast (Brassica)
cultures for genetics studies
7
Respiration in yeast cells
8
Making genetic crosses
9
Mitosis and meiosis
10
Human chromosome studies
11
Studies in population genetics
12-15
Data collection, analysis and report preparation in genetics
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