Biology 220 Syllabus
Bio220 Cell Physiology
Spring 2011
Dr. Erin Gestl
Office: SSN 282
Phone: 610-436-2760
Email:
Office Hours:Monday from 1:00-3:00pm
Wednesday from 5:00-6:00pm
Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm
By appointment
Lecture: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Room 190, Schmucker Science North
Text: The World of the Cell (Becker, Kleinsmith, Hardin, and Bertoni), 7th Edition
Lab: Time dependent on lab section, Room 304, MerionBuilding
Text: None, Handouts provided
Course Description: A lecture and laboratory course that studies the cellular and molecular biology with emphasis on cell morphology, biochemistry, and cell physiology. The course will be split approximately 2 hours per week in lecture and up to 3 hours per weekin lab.
Attendance: Due to the nature of the experiments, rescheduling would be extremely difficult and
should be avoided if at all possible. Absences may negatively impactyour grade.
Notes: Lecture notes/presentations will be posted on my website, by 5pm on the previous day before the scheduled lecture. It is your responsibility to have them on hand for lecture if desired. The lecture and lab topics may change with regards to dates and subjects due to conflicts.
Cell Phones: They are to be either turned off or set them to vibrate or other silent mode. In any case,
do not answer them during class. NO TEXTING. Please be considerate of the rest of the group. Disregard of this policy will negatively impact your grade.
Academic Integrity: Academic Dishonesty will be dealt with according to university policy as stated
in the undergraduate catalog.
Special Needs: Please let me know as soon as possible if you have any academic special needs
WCU’s Department of Public Safety: 610-436-3311
Grades: Your final grade will be the result of the combinationof the lecture (70%) and lab (30%) portions of the course as follows:
Lecture:
3 highest Exams from 4 Exams (15% each)45%
Cumulative Final Exam25%
Lab Grade30%
100%
The grading will follow university standards, for example:
A93-100%
A-90-92.99%
B+87-89.99%
B83-86.99%
Etc…
Lecture Schedule
DateChapter (Pages)Topic
Jan 19WedIntro
Jan 24Mon1 (1-17)A Preview of the Cell
Jan 26Wed2 (18-40)The Chemistry of the Cell
Jan 31Mon2The Chemistry of the Cell
Feb 2Wed3 (41-74)The Macromolecules of the Cell
Feb 7Mon3The Macromolecules of the Cell
Feb 9Wed4 (75-105)Cells and Organelles
Feb 14MonExam I
Feb 16Wed4Cells and Organelles
Feb 21Mon5 (106-128)Bioenergetics: The Flow of Energy in the Cell
Feb 23Wed5Bioenergetics: The Flow of Energy in the Cell
Feb 28Mon6 (129-155)Enzymes: The Catalysts of Life
Mar 2Wed6 Enzymes: The Catalysts of Life
Mar 7MonNO CLASS SPRING BREAK
Mar 9WedNO CLASS SPRING BREAK
Mar14Mon7 (156-193)Membranes: Structure, Function, and Chemistry
Mar 16WedExam II
Mar 21Mon7Membranes: Structure, Function, and Chemistry
Mar 23Wed8 (194-223)Transport Across Membranes: Overcoming the
Permeability Barrier
Mar 28Mon8Transport Across Membranes: Overcoming the
Permeability Barrier
Mar 30Wed9 (224-251)Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Glycolysis and
Fermentation
Apr 4Mon9Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Glycolysis and
Fermentation
Apr 6Wed10 (252-292)Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Aerobic
Respiration
Apr 11MonExam III
Apr 13Wed10Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Aerobic
Respiration
Apr 18Mon11 (293-323)Phototrophic Energy Metabolism: Photosynthesis
Apr 20Wed11Phototrophic Energy Metabolism: Photosynthesis
Apr 25MonExam IV
Apr 27WedTBA
May 4Wed, 10:30am-12:30pmFinal Exam