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BIO 251 - Current Topics in Biology


Lecture Hours/Week: 3
Lab Hours/Week: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: none
Final Exam Required: Yes


Course Description:

Course Objectives: To enable the student to understand the scientific method, become familiar with the physical and chemical organization of cells, and become aware of some of the many interactions of living things with their environments.

Content Outline:

WeekTopics
1Characteristics of Life
Chemistry of Life
2The cell: Structural and functional unit of life
3Types of cells
Viruses
4Mitosis and meiosis
Genetic code and protein synthesis
5Genetics and genetic diseases
Genetic engineering and cloning
6Infectious disease entities (bacteria and viruses)
HIV and AIDS
Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance
7Stress vs. Distress
Stress, diet, and genetics in heart and circulatory disease
8Cancer: Causes and treatments
9Nutrition: Newborn, adolescent, and adult
Digestion
10Food production and distribution
11Human population growth and the environment
12Ecosystems: Resource management
13Pollution: Air, water and soil
Deforestation and climate
14Waste disposal vs. recycling
Radioactive waste
15Ethical guidlines for implementing new technologies
16FINAL EXAM


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