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Biology 2
Administrative info: [Note: Science help day for 2010-11 is: TUESDAY]
Biology 2 - Course Expectations
General procedures and expectations - signature copy
Assignment format
Attendance and tardiness
Detention policy
Grading policy
Grading metric
Grade scale
Lab report format
Lab drawing rubric
Course Syllabus
Study skills
Biochemistry
Genetics - molecular genetics
Structure of DNA
Central dogma of genetics
DNA replication
Protein synthesis
Transcription and RNA
Translation and the genetic code
Genetic code
Mutation - point and frame shift mutation, chromosome mutation, changes in chromosome number
Genetic basis for sex determination in humans - TDF, sex-reversed individuals, SRY and P450 genes
Control of gene expression - in prokaryotes (inducible and repressible systems) and eukaryotes
Biotech applications, genetic engineering
Bioethics
The Cell
Structure and function - nucleus, cytoplasm, membranes, microfilaments and microtubules, and organelles
Cellular transports - active and passive
Cellular reproduction
Cell cycle
Mitosis and cytokinesis - cellular reproduction
Control of the cell cycle - (cdc2 kinase, cdc2-cyclin complex = MPF, APC)
Energy transfer
Photosynthesis
Cellular respiration
Glycolysis
Aerobic respiration - Krebs cycle, electron transport chain
Aerobic respiration
Bacteria and Viruses
Bacteria (Monerans)
Types, characteristics and importance and applications of bacteria
Methods of reproduction in bacteria
Nitrogen cycle - importance of nitrogen fixing and denitrifying bacteria
Viruses Exercise: WS - Viruses - an overview
Protists
Protozoans (amoebas, flagellates, ciliates, sporozoans)
Algae
Molds
Fungi characteristics, structure, how obtain food, their ecosystem impact
diversity of fungi - phyla
Plants
Introduction, origin and adaptations of plants, alternation of generations
Plant structure
Notes on types of plant cells
Taxonomy of plant kingdom - plant diversity project
Student presentations S2 2005 - Bryophyta - PPT, notes, life cycle; Lykophyta - PPT, notes; Pterophyta - PPT, notes;
Ginkophyta - PPT, notes; Coniferophyta - note, PPT; Gnetophyta - PPT, notes
Anthophyta/monocots - PPT, notes; Anthophyta/dicots - PPT, notes
Plant reproduction
Plant development
Genetic cross-pollination
Animals - vertebrate chordates
Animal characteristics
Classification of animals - fishes, amphibians, reptiles and birds and mammals
Ecology
Biomes
Populations / population ecology
Endangered species, conservation