Week 7

Howdy Scientists!

Week 7 is here!  This week we will be looking at DNA Replication and the Central Dogma.  What is the Central Dogma?  It is the way we believe information is taken from DNA and made into proteins.  This is very technical information.  Please use the PowerPoints and animations to help you understand the information.

DNA REPLICATION:  http://www.mediafire.com/watch/h588l22fud5gd07/dna_replication.mov

TRANSCRIPTION:: http://www.mediafire.com/watch/o5v158qsa6cfln5/transcription.mov

TRANSLATION:: http://www.mediafire.com/watch/f83k3sra2o8cc57/translation.mov

PowerPoints:  http://www.mediafire.com/view/ctr873mw79hmv0r/The_Central_Dogma.ppt

Please complete the last two assignments of the semester and email them to me by the start of class in-seat next week.

We will be in-seat next week.  We will be doing a couple of experiments as well as reviewing for the take-home final exam.  Please being questions you have on the final exam to class next Tuesday.  The take home final exam can be found here:  
http://www.mediafire.com/view/cmn1nw6idt8ib9j/BIO_1110_FINAL_DirectFileTopicDownload.pdf

It will be due Friday 11:59PM of Week 8.  No late exams accepted.

Photosynthesis in the News!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2687703/Photosynthesis-action-Scientists-capture-moment-plant-converts-energy-help-create-man-plants.html

Week 6 - Genetics

Howdy Biologists!
This week we will be examining Genetics - Patterns of Inheritance.  For some of you this will be the most interesting section we cover.  

Please find the PowerPoints here:  http://www.mediafire.com/view/dpwuacgu4pnll3e/Biology_1_Chapter_9_Genetics.pdf 

Please refer to the syllabus for your assignments.  Since we are not in class for the handout here is the replacement assignment 10.  At the end of each section in your textbook is a "CHECK YOUR PROGRESS" section in blue of about two to three questions.  The answers are in the back of the book.  What is your assignment?  To do those questions.  Send them to me without looking at the back of the book.  Then...check your answers.  I am not going to grade you on right or wrong  If you have answers to all questions that are reasonable, you will receive full credit....I want you to do the exercises and understand.  

For those with still outstanding assignments - the deadline is Saturday night 11:59PM Pacific Time.  This includes everyone who was on AT.  Believe me, I am still catching up from the exercise too and am swamped, but it is time to turn everything so I can do my job for Columbia.  Please include a copy of your orders.  Thanks!

Week 5 - Cell Cycle and Cell Reproduction

Howdy Biologists!  This week we will be looking at the Cell Cycle and Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis).

The Cell Cycle tutorial #1:  http://www.hartnell.edu/tutorials/biology/mitosis.html

The Cell Cycle tutorial #2:  http://www.cellsalive.com/cell_cycle.htm

The PowerPoints for this section:  http://www.mediafire.com/view/a7uk9f1mi5ykkd9/Mitosis_and_Meiosis.ppt

Assignments for Week 5:
Assignment #7 - Mitosis
Identify and describe the stages of mitosis.  The description should contain specific events that occur that are associated with that stage - a key indicator for each stage.  Please submit your homework NLT 8 July 16:30.  Please put your Name and assignment number in the subject line of your email.

Assignment 38 - Meiosis
Define the terms diploid and haploid.  Consider a single diploid cell.  If it undergoes mitosis, how many cells are formed and are they diploid or haploid?  If that same diploid cell undergoes meiosis, how many cells are formed and are they diploid or haploid?  Please submit your homework NLT 8 July 16:30.  Please put your Name and assignment number in the subject line of your email.

Cell division is the only path to immortality. Nondividing cells can live for as long as a hundred years, but they always eventually die.  - Shcleiden & Schwann

Questions from last week's session:  
1.  Infrared heaters work in the 780 nm to 1 mm wavelength.
2.  Carotenemia can be caused by eating lots of carrots.  They have beta-carotene.  Though it can be metabolized by the liver, The excess is deposited in lipids, like the skin of the palms and feet.  

Week 4 - Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration

On Tuesday, 24 June, we will be examining Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration.  When you first read through it, it seems overwhelming.  But we will break it down in class.  Don't panic!  

Photosynthesis PowerPoints: http://www.mediafire.com/view/xd97dt26rng4r0n/Photosynthesis.ppt

Cell Respiration PowerPoints:  http://www.mediafire.com/view/g4vouf4g68scarm/Cell_Respiration.ppt

Here is a link to the Midterm.  It is due 1 July by 4:30 PM.  If it is late, points will be deducted as outlined in the syllabus.  http://www.mediafire.com/view/apkpi3b8wgeh2sx/Biology_110__Midterm_July_13.doc
If you have any problems or questions, please let me know!  I am happy to help!

QUIZ #2

Ahhh.. Here is Quiz #2 - a day or so late!  

http://www.mediafire.com/view/bpylgcfmkfzk55a/Quiz_#2_Bio_110.pdf

Because of my tardiness, your deadline will be 26 June 2014 at 11:59PM.  Thank you for your patience!

Week 3 - Membrane Structure- Metabolism, Energy, and Enzymes

Tomorrow (Tuesday 17 June 2014) will be on Membranes, metabolism, energy, and enzymes.  We will also review last week's material.  I know several of you had challenges and questions - so bring them to class!  I want to make sure you feel confident in the material.

The quiz for Week 3 will be available online tomorrow after our class.

So for tomorrow, here are the PowerPoints:  http://www.mediafire.com/view/9wk3ay96dycykep/Biology_110_Week_3_-_Membranes_and_Enzymes.ppt

According to Director David, the AC is still not up.  So please dress accordingly as much as possible and bring hydration.  Myself - I will be fairly unprofessional and dress in shorts, t shirt, and ponytail.  Stay cool, my friends.

Week 2 - Biochemistry and Cells

Welcome to Week 2!

1.  This week we will cover Biochemistry and Cells.  The PowerPoints for this information is found below:

Biochemistry:  http://www.mediafire.com/view/xxfzu2uf29gm217/Chapter_3_SP13.pdf
Cells:  http://www.mediafire.com/view/pfbaprosnt19ipo/Chapter_4_SP13.pdf

To give you an idea how complex the cell is, please take a look at this video that was put together based on REAL DATA by Harvard University.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJyUtbn0O5Y&feature=kp 

To help you with assignment #4, please visit www.cellsalive.com and check out the animal cell model and plant cell model.

These two chapters have a lot of information in them.  For now, focus on the requirements of the homework.  We will review when we are back together.

2.  This week is your first quiz!  The quiz can be downloaded here:  http://www.mediafire.com/view/uwht4fymgugap8u/Bio_110_Quiz_1.doc 
Please complete the quiz and email it to me with your name in the subject line.  You are welcome to use your notes and book.  You can scan the quiz, or provide me with your answers via email.  This is due NLT Tuesday 17 June 1630. 

3.  Homework for Week 2.  DUE Tuesday 17 June 1630.

Assignment #3 - Biological Molecules	10 Points	2.5% of grade
Description -   Make a chart/table that includes the four biological molecules critical for life: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins.   For each biological molecule, give examples of the monomer and polymer forms, the shape of the molecule, and how the molecule functions in biology.   Your chart/table is due at the start of class 17 June.
Assignment #4 - Cells and Cell Theory	10 Points	2.5% of grade
Description - What is cell theory?  Identify and explain the function of three different membrane bound cell organelles. The response needs to be specific but not cut and paste. Consider what each does to support the cell.     Please type your answers to the questions above (12 point) and email it to me at hmsmith@cougars.ccis.edu NLT Tuesday 17 June 1630.  If you have any questions or problems...please do not hesitate to contact me!

Welcome to Bio 110!

Ready for a great session?

See you Tuesday!!!