Basic Sciences - Bialogy

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Objective

Basic science 1 (Biology) is a course offered by the department of Basic Sciences. It is a 2-credit-hour course with 4 contact hours. It concentrates on the basic concepts of the subjects of cytology, anatomy physiology, immunology, biochemistry and genetics. On the completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Describe an overview of cytology
Recognize the basic concept of animal structure and function.
Recognize the fundamental concept of circulation and respiration
Explain the basic concepts of immune system.
Explain the concepts of organic compounds, cellular metabolism, and cellular reproduction.
Recognize the fundamental concepts of genetics.
Recognize the fundamental concept of DNA structure, function and gene regulation.

Learning Resources

Textbook :

Campbell Essential Biology with physiology, 4th edition, By: Simon. Reece. Dickey, Pearson, 2013-ISBN: 0321788257

Course Content

Topics

This course helps the students of medical fields in the PYD understand the basic concepts of cytology, anatomy, physiology, immunology, biochemistry and genetics.
focuses on naming and describing the structure and function of cell parts (prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells). It also revolves around biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, protein and nucleic acids). In addition, it provides a good grounding in human tissues, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urinary system, immune system, mitosis, meiosis, DNA structure and function, and the flow of genetic information from the DNA to the protein in the living cell.

Studing Plan

Course Weekly Activities:

Week	lecture	Topic (chapter/section)	Assignment
1	L1	Course outline Biochemistry Chapter 3. The Molecules of life: Organic compounds, Synthesis and Hydration, carbohydrates, lipids,
	L2	Chapter 3. The Molecules of life: Protein, Enzymes, Vitamins and Nucleic Acids
2	L3	Cytology Chapter 4. Tour of the cell: Microscopic world, Membrane structure, endomembrane system.	HW#1
	L4	Chapter 4. Tour of the cell: Membrane function, nucleus, ribosome,
3	L5	Chapter 4. Tour of the cell: chloroplasts, mitochondria ATP and cellular work, and cytoskeleton	Quiz1
	L6	Genetics Chapter 8. Cellular Reproduction: Cell Cycle, Meiosis
Midterm Exam
4	L7	Chapter 8. Cellular Reproduction : Cell Cycle, Meiosis
	L8	Chapter 10. DNA Structure and Function: DNA: Structure and Replication, the Flow of Genetic Information from DNA to RNA to Protein.
5	L9	Chapter 10. DNA Structure and Function: DNA: Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes, Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes, Mutation, Viruses, and Other Infectious Agents	Quiz2
	L10 L11	Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 21. Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function: Structural Organization of Animals, Exchanges With the External Environment. Chapter 21. Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function: Regulating the Internal Environment
6			HW#2
	L12	Chapter 23. Circulation and Respiration: The Human Cardiovascular System,
7	L13	Chapter 23. Circulation and Respiration: Human Respiratory System
	L14	Immunology Chapter 24. The Body’s Defenses: Innate Defenses
8	L15	Chapter 24. The Body’s Defenses: Innate Defenses:Adaptive Defenses and immune disorder.
	L16	Student Projects	Presentation
9	Final Exam

Grading Scheme:

Assessment	Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project, examination etc.)	Week due	Proportion of final Assessment
1	Homework 1	2nd	5%
2	Quiz 1	3rd	5%
3	Midterm Exam	5th	30%
4	Homework 2	6th	5%
5	Quiz 2	7th	5%
6	Project and presentation	8th	5%
7	Class activities	---	5%
8	Final Exam	End of Quarter	40%
Total			100%