BI 112 Cell Biology for Health Organizations

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 4

Presents an introduction to the study of the scientific method and processes, basic and cellular chemistry, cell structure and function, and laboratory skills. Includes topics and skills required to continue on to anatomy and physiology, and microbiology.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and placement into MTH 111Z (or higher), or completion of MTH 095 (or higher, except MTH 098 and MTH 105Z ); or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe how the structure of molecules and cells relate to their function, life processes, and homeostasis.
Relate the chemical properties of biomolecules to their cellular functions.
Organize, represent, and use scientific data and processes to draw conclusions about cellular functions.
Use laboratory equipment and techniques to investigate chemistry, biochemistry, and cells.

Content Outline

Study of Science
- Scientific Method and Measurement
  - Scientific Method
  - Metric System
  - Study Skills
- Basic Principles of Life
  - Levels of Biological Organization
  - Characteristics of Life
  - Homeostasis
General and Organic Chemistry
- Matter, Elements and the Periodic Table
- Electronegativity and Chemical Bonds
- Chemical Reactions
- Hydrogen Bonds, Properties of Water, and Solubility
- Solutions and Other Mixtures
- pH, Acids, Bases and Buffers
- Organic Molecules and Functional Groups
Biochemistry of Biomolecules
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids
Cell Structure and Physiology
- Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Structures and Functions
- Membrane Structure and Function
- Diffusion, Osmosis and Concentration Gradients
- Enzyme Activity and Regulation
- Cellular Metabolism and ATP
- Protein Synthesis
- Cell Cycle, Cell Division, and Relation to Genetics
Labs
- Intro and Measurement
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids, Bases, and Buffers
- Carbohydrates and Lipids
- Proteins and Nucleic Acids
- Microscopes and Cell Structure
- Diffusion/Osmosis/Membrane Permeability
- Cellular Respiration
- Protein Synthesis
- Cell Division and Genetics