BIOL 150 Cell Biology 2024 Lecture Notes PDF

BIOL 150: Cell Biology Contact Information Instructor: Michelle Dubien Email: [email protected] Biotechnology Program Coordinator Candace Scott Email: [email protected]  Important Information This is a fun course that teaches you the fundamentals you need to advance i...

BIOL 150: Cell Biology Contact Information Instructor: Michelle Dubien Email: [email protected] Biotechnology Program Coordinator Candace Scott Email: [email protected]  Important Information This is a fun course that teaches you the fundamentals you need to advance in biotechnology. You will also learn important skills such as taking feedback, critical thinking, professionalism and team work  Feeling anxious? If there is something about yourself that you feel I should be aware of, to help you learn better, please let me know Class Times and Locations Monday 13:30 – 14:30 Rm 00300 Thursday 17:30 – 19:30 Rm 12030  Course Description An introductory lecture based course for Biotechnology students that covers the biological and chemical principles of the cell with reference to energy flow, structure and function, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, genetics and cell diversity.  Learning Outcomes Define basic principles of biological chemistry to determine the roles of atoms, molecules and chemical reactions in homeostasis. Describe normal cellular structure and function to determine the impact of an altered environment on cellular output. Learning Outcomes Explain energy transformations in cellular respiration to further define the fermentation process. Explain the mechanism of heredity, including eukaryotic cell reproduction and basic principles of genetics to determine how biotechnology can be used to manipulate these. Explain the main functions of each of the body organ systems to provide a basis for defining disease and disease related mechanisms.  More Course Info... No textbook – Any cell biology book can serve as a supplemental reference. – Internet is full of great resources. Lecture slides available before class on Blackboard (http://blackboard.sl.on.ca/)  Attendance Policies Attendance and participation are important to your success… You are expected to attend each class as scheduled If I am ill, lecture may switch to a Teams meeting, or asynchronous If you are ill, lecture notes will be available on Blackboard under the “By Week” tab  Test Days Students are expected to write the tests during the scheduled times. You MUST contact me by email BEFORE missing a test to be allowed a make-up test. There is no excuse for not letting me know There are no supplemental exams in this course.  Tests There are no personal Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled technology (i.e., no cell phones, smart watches, tablets, laptops) permitted during any written tests and examinations. Students found with these devices will be immediately expelled from the classroom and receive a mark of zero (0) for the written test.  Assignments Assignments are due at the BEGINNING of class. Any assignments submitted after that time will be considered late and 10% per day will be deducted. Assignments later than FIVE days will receive a mark of ZERO (weekends are included in this count). All assignments MUST be submitted to pass the course.  Continuance Policy Students in this program must achieve a mark of 50% or more to pass and continue in the program. All tests and assignments MUST be completed to pass the course  Grading/Evaluation Cell Assignment 10% Tests (Four, 20% each) 80% Group Presentation 10%  Important Dates Test 1 – September 26th 2024 Cell assignment – September 30 2024 Break Week – October 20 2024 Test 2 – October 31 2024 Test 3 – November 21, 2024 Group Presentations – Week of November 24 thru - December 05, 2024 Test 4 - December 12 2024 These dates may change slightly. I will inform you of changes as the semester goes on.  Course Delivery Schedule Posted on Blackboard under Week 1  Need more HELP? Internet is full of resources After lecture help  Who am I ? Lab manager (now data specialist), of Caduceon Environmental Laboratories – Kingston 25 years with this company – 12 years as manager I love travel, music and dogs  Caduceon… 5 labs in total throughout Ontario Multi service laboratory - microbiology, general chemistry, VOCs, pesticides, petroleum, metals, nutrients, cyanide Water, soil, oil matrices VOC analysis Organic extractions Microbiology  Get to know your cohort Lets play 2 truths and a lie…