BY-201

Introductory Biology

(GE) General Education Theory: 3 Cr. Hrs Total: 3 Cr. Hrs

Objectives: Introductory biological concepts covering biological molecules, cell structure, genetics, evolution, biotechnology, kingdoms of life, bioenergetics, homeostasis, and ecology.

Contents: Biology and its major fields of specialization: Living world and levels of biological organization, biology and services to mankind, environment protection; Biological molecules: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), Enzymes and kinetics; The cell: Cell theory, structure and organelles; Chromosomes and DNA: Chemical nature of DNA, gene structure, DNA replication, transcription, translation, mutations; Cell cycle and cell division, Variations and genetics: alleles, gene pool, laws of inheritance, sex determination; Evolution: Human evolution, Darwinism, ancestry and speciation; Biotechnology: Gene cloning, PCR, gene therapy, tissue culture; Variety of life: Prokaryota, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia; Bioenergetics: Photosynthesis, respiration, glycolysis, Krebs cycle, ETC; Homeostasis: Osmoregulation, excretion, thermoregulation, support, plant movements and hormones; Reproduction, growth and development; Ecosystem and energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, resources, degradation, global warming, conservation biology.

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