Biology 102: Fall 2009

Welcome to Biology 102! This term's topics include Atoms and Molecules, Cell Energetics, and Genetics.

Downloadable documents listed below are in PDF format. You will need Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader (such as Preview on the Mac) to read these documents.

Online course survey: Please complete this during the first week of the term.

Syllabus for Fall 2009

Lab syllabus for Fall 2009

New H1N1 flu absence policy. Because of special risks during the upcoming flu season, this policy will apply if you believe you have the flu.

Texts

• Audesirk, Audesirk, & Byer, Biology: Life on Earth, 8th ed.
• Lab packet for Bi 102 (available in the bookstore)

Gradebooks

MWF lecture (updated 11/05)

TR lecture (updated 11/05)

Monday 3:00 lab (updated 11/16)

Wednesday 10:00 lab (updated 11/16)

Friday 8:00 lab (updated 11/16)

Friday 10:00 lab (updated 11/16)

In-class review (print out before class)

Exam 1

Answers to Exam 1 in-class review

Exam 2

Answers to Exam 2 in-class review

Practice exams for home study

Exam 1

Exam 2

Instructions for the test corrections:

Must be typed. Answer all questions fully. Write out the questions that you missed, and for each question, explain:

a. what your answer was and why you chose that answer.

b. what the correct answer was and why that answer was correct.

If you're doing test corrections, you'll want the corrected version for #19:

19. Many cells produce cortisol, a steroid hormone. What structures are directly involved in steroid (lipid) manufacture?

a. Rough ER and ribosomes

b. Smooth ER and ribosomes

c. Rough ER and Golgi complex

d. Smooth ER and Golgi complex

Lecture Notes:

Print out the PDF handout or print your own preferred style of handout from the PowerPoint before coming to class. You will need these for in-class activities and note-taking.

Chapter 2: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 3: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 6, section 4: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 4: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 5: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 6: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 7: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 8: PDF PowerPoint

Please download the Cystic Fibrosis worksheet for week 6 (week of Nov 2).

Please download this set of genetics terms to study: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 9: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 10: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 11: PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 12 part 1: PDF PowerPoint

Genetic history mystery (goes with Ch 12) PDF PowerPoint

Chapter 12 part 2: PDF PowerPoint

I'm going to wait a bit before posting Chapters 13 and 15 -- we may get to only some of that material.

Study Notes:

These PDF notes should be downloaded and read prior to lecture. They include summaries of the main topics in the chapter, common misconceptions, and a study guide for each chapter. Notes for the genetics chapters also include genetics problems. See the syllabus for the order in which we will study these chapters. These are your study guides for exams.

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6, sections 1-3

Chapter 6, section 4

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12a

Chapter 12b

Chapter 12c

Chapter 13

Chapter 15 (portions)

Other resources

Blobs.org: Atoms has good, basic information on atomic structure.

The Basics of Life has interactive activities to help you learn about the four classes of biomolecules (this is an updated link - the one in the class notes no longer works).

Cells Alive! has interactive cell models, animations of cell division, and lots of other resources.

Learn Genetics by the University of Utah, a terrific resource for learning the basics of genetics and current research.

Mendelian Genetics - a set of interactive tutorials that teach monohybrid, dihybrid, and X-linked genetics.