General Biology (0511101)

 

Course Title

General Biology ( I )

Course Number

0511101

Credits

3 cr. (lecture)

Schedule

Section 1. Lecture Hall 901. Time: Mon, Wed 11:15- 12:45
Section 2. Lecture Hall 901. Time: Mon, Wed 8:15- 9:45
Section 3. Lecture Hall 613. Time: Sun, Tue, Thurs 8-9

Pre-requisite(s)

None

Instructors

Mrs. Lolita Qouta

Office Phone

02-6374444 Ext. 337


Course Description

This is an introductory course that will provide pharmacy students with the fundamental principles of biology. The following topics will be covered during the course: scientific method, basic chemistry for Biology, cellular structures and functions, energy transfer in living cells, cellular reproduction, genes and heredity, diversity of life, and a study of some vital systems in mammals.

 

Course Objectives

Upon the completion of this course, the students are expected to:.     

  1. Understand and be able to apply the scientific methodology.
  2. Understand the basic chemical and biological processes operating at the subcellular, cellular and whole organism levels.           
  3. Acquire knowledge and gain appreciation for the diversity of life.


 

Required Text

1. Campbell, N. A., et al. 2002. Biology, Sixth Edition. The Benjamin Cummings Publishing Company, Inc. Redwood city, CA.

 

Assignments

Worksheets will be given at the end of each unit, these assignments are expected to help the students understand and better comprehend the covered topic in class. Assignments can’t be made up and must be turned in at the assigned time, No excuses will be accepted.

 

Examinations and Evaluation

First hour exam 20%
Second hour exam 20%
Assignments 10%
Final exam 50%

Course outline

Introduction and Scientific method. (1 lecture)

Biologically important compounds and molecules. ( 3 lectures)

Cell Biology including a comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular structures, And membranes structure and function. (3 lectures)

Introduction to metabolism and energy flow in eukaryotic cells. (3 lectures)

Cell cycle and Meiosis. ( 3 lectures)

Heredity; Mendel's laws and modern genetic terminology, monohybrid cross, patterns of inheritance, Structure of DNA and RNA, transcription and translation. ( 5 lectures.)

Diversity of life, Bacteria, fungi, plants and animals. (6 lectures )

Digestive system, Respiratory system, Vascular system, Bones and muscles, Immune system. ( 8 lectures)