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  • BIO6842 Teaching & Learning PSI Biology: Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes

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    Welcome to Teaching & Learning PSI Biology 

  • Module 1 - Prokaryotes

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    In this module we will begin learning about prokaryotes and viruses. 


    Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.  



    1. Prokaryotes are without internal membranes, and lack a nucleus.
    2. Bacterial reproduce by binary fission.
    3. A virus injects its DNA into a host cell for replication.
    4. Viruses replicate through either the lytic cycle or the lysogenic cycle.

    None


    Activities: 14

  • Module 2 - Eukaryotes

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    In this module we will  learn about eukaryotes and gene expression. 



    Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning. 

     

     

    1. Understand the evolution of eukaryotes on earth.
    2. Determine the function of organelles within a cell.
    3. Describe the process of transcription.
    4. Describe how protein synthesis fuels the process called translation.

    None


    Activities: 13

  • Module 3 - Energy Processing

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    In this module we will learn how organisms capture and store free energy for use in biological processes.

    Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning. 


    1. Graph the rate of cellular respiration for two different carbohydrates
    2. Describe the products of fermentation.
    3. Determine the relationship between pH and rate of photosynthesis.
    4. Determine how the rate of photosynthesis is impacted by light intensity.

    None


    Activities: 13

  • Module 4 - Gene Expression & Protein Synthesis

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    In this module we will learn about genes.  NOTE: You will need to download the Codon Wheel Reference Sheet for use during this module.  You may use it for all course assignments, including the exam.

    Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam. Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.   

    Short Answer Assignment responses should be approximately 200-300 words.

    NOTE: You will need to download the Codon Wheel Reference Sheet for use during this module.  You may use it for all course assignments, including the exam.


     

     


    1. Describe the components of nucleic acids.

    2. List the 4 bases of DNA and the 4 bases of RNA.

    3. Form a complimentary strand of DNA when given the base sequence of its corresponding strand.

    4. Trace the formation of a protein from a gene including all steps in transcription and translation.

    5. NOTE: You will need to download the Codon Wheel Reference Sheet for use during this module.  You may use it for all course assignments, including the exam.

          NOTE: You will need to download the Codon Wheel Reference Sheet for use during this module.  You may use it for all course assignments, including the exam.

          Activities: 12

        1. Module 5 - Mitosis & Meiosis

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          This module will delve into the processes of mitosis & meiosis.


          Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam.  Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.

          Short answer assignment responses should be approximately 200-300 words.

          1. Describe the 5 subphases of mitosis, and the 10 subphases of meiosis.
          2. Observe the different phases of mitosis in the cells of a plant and animal cell, describe the differences.
          3. Calculate the percentage of cells in each stage in the plant and animal cell.
          4. Calculate the percentage of cells in each stage in the plan and animal cell.
          5. Give examples of errors that occur in meiosis including aneuploidy and polyploidy.

          None

          Activities: 9

        2. Module 6 - Genetics & Inheritance

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          This module focuses on genetics and inheritance.


          Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam.  Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.

          Short answer assignments should be approximately 200-300 words.

          1. Study and interpret the pedigree of a family through multiple generations and identify certain inherited traits.
          2. Use the principles of probability in conjunction with Mendel's laws and coin tosses to predict inheritance traits.
          3. Predict what the offspring's phenotypes should be, and observe what percentage follow this prediction.

          There are no additional required readings.

          Activities: 11

        3. Module 7 - Anatomy & Physiology

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          This module focuses on anatomy and physiology.


          Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam.  Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning.

          Short answer assignments should be approximately 200-300 words.

          1. Explain how homeostatic mechanisms react to changing external factors in order to keep internal operations efficient and operating at optimal levels.
          2. Give examples of both endotherms and ectotherms, and describe how they regulate their body temperatures.
          3. List the functions of all major body systems and they way in which they operate.
          4. Describe the three main types of "eaters" (herbivores, carnivores and omnivores) and give examples of organisms that fall into these categories.
          5. Describe the major systems of the human body which maintain our day to day functions.

          There are no additional required readings.



          Activities: 13

        4. Final Exam

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          In this summary module, you will review major concepts from this course, write a reflection paper and a participate in a comprehensive final course exam. 



          This module serves as a comprehensive review of the course concepts and materials.  There are no short answer assignment, lab or mastery exercises.  Instead, you will be writing a reflection paper  and completing a comprehensive final exam. 

          1. Demonstrate mastery of biology content on a comprehensive final exam.
          2. Identify and describe strategies for student remediation, creating a constructivist classroom environment, using real-time data to inform teaching and adjust pacing to ensure success of all learners. 

          Review presentations from the course in preparation for the final exam.

          Activities: 3

        5. Test Retakes

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          Activities: 0