BIOL 1010 OR BIOL 1031 OR BIOA 1002 OR SCIE 1505BIOL 1011 OR BIOA 1003
Compare and contrast the fundamental features of mitosis and meiosis with emphasis on the movement of homologous chromosomes during these cellular reproductive processes [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1030] Create scientific questions, propose a written hypothesis as a tentative answer to that question and generate observable predictions consistent with that hypothesis in the context of a particular experiment. [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1011] [BIOL 1030] Demonstrate an understanding of molecular phylogenetics, including the concept of tracing the evolution history of genes (e.g. gene duplication, horizontal gene transfer). [BIOL 1010] Describe the basic structure and function of organelles [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1030] Describe the components of photosynthesis and the main steps and products of each component [BIOL 1011] [BIOL 1030] Describe the most basic similarities and differences between Bacteria, Archaea and Eukaryotes, and the evolutionary relationships between ‘protists’ and animals, plants and fungi. [BIOL 1010] Describe the phenomenon of (primary) endosymbiosis and its role in the origins of mitochondria and plastids (chloroplasts). [BIOL 1010] Know basic features of the major groups of fungi, including structure, growth and life cycles [BIOL 1011] Know the life cycles of major plant groups [BIOL 1011] Observe diversity of form, as well as key shared structures, across a range of cell and organism types. [BIOL 1010] Recall basic chemical concepts: bonding, formulas, concentration, the principle of balancing chemical equations, radiometric dating/radioactive decay Recall basic mathematical concepts and techniques: logarithms, exponentials, solving simple algebraic equations, slopes and intercepts, graphing and interpreting simple graphs Understand the features that allowed transition from aquatic to terrestrial environments [BIOL 1011] Use and know when to make use of common biological research tools such as compound microscopes, gel electrophoresis units, pipettors and micropipettors, bioinformatics tools, and enzyme assays. [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1011] [BIOL 1030] Describe the basic structure and function of biological membranes [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1030] Describe the different macromolecules [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1030] Describe the major plant cell, tissue and organ types [BIOL 1011] Recall how cells produce and utilize ATP [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1030]
Apply standard microbiological techniques (streak plates, bacteriophage plaque assays)Arrange plant specimens into the correct phylaAssess the credibility of source materialBe able to use a dichotomous key to identify gymnospermsCollect and prepare a fungal sample for identificationCompare reproductive structures, dominance, spore type, and vascular tissue between plant phyla (including ovary position and raceme type)Describe the diversity of some major groups of prokaryotes: focus on Proteobacteria; Gram-positives; Cyanobacteria.Describe the four major plant groupsDescribe the microbial food web (in the ocean): dominance and role of Bacteria; bacterivory and microbial predation; mixotrophy; virusesExplain the differences between the three major groups of macroalgae (reds, greens, browns), triphasic life cycle of red algae and complex thallus organization in some brown algaeExplain the key features of the major plant lineages (Non-vascular land plants, seedless vascular plants, gymnosperms, angiosperms, monocotyledons, eudicotiyledons)Familiarity with diagnostic bacterial identification (catalase test, differential media, antibiotic sustainability)Identify algal groups based on pigmentationLearn and apply aseptic techniques to culture work and sterile transfersPrepare a formal lab report on a select topicCompare plant and animal organismConstruct scientific drawings with scale barsContrast generational dominance, spore type, dependence on water, independence from water, and reproduction between the four major plant lineages.Describe the Archaea: Shared features with Eukaryotes; Thermophily and Methanogenesis.Describe the bacterial species ‘concept’, phylogenetic tree of prokaryotes (including the role of gene transfer)Describe the Fungal diversity: nature of hyphae; basic differences between zygomycotes, ascomycotes, and basidiomycotes; MycorrhizaeDescribe the Nitrogen cycle from a microbial perspective (examples of anaerobic respiration, lithotrophy, nitrogen fixation)Describe the plastid diversity in eukaryotes, including primary vs secondary endosymbiosisDetermine a testable question and alternate hypothesesExplain the importance of plants to humans and other organisms (oxygen production, crops, primary producers)Prepare slides for use with a compound microscope (wet mounts, Gram stains, bacterial spore stains, and fungal hyphae culture slides)Understand structures and functions of major components of, and replication of, prokaryotic cellsUse a compound microscope with Kohler illumination, including immersion oilContrast plant life cycles between phyla (Hepatophyta, Anthocerophyta, Bryophyta, Lycopodiophyta, Pteriodophyta, Cycadophyta, Ginkogophyta, Coniferophyta, Genetophyta, Anthophyta)Contrast the benefits and challenges of moving onto landContrast the tissue arrangement of roots and stems between monocots and dicotsDescribe the different types of pollinators, seed dispersal methods, inflorences, and flowers.Describe the importance and diversity of vascular plants and success of terrestrial plant lifeDescribe the primary plant body (Root, Shoots and flowers)Describe the protist cells and some major groups of Protists; focus on Haptophytes, Diatoms, Apicomplexan parasites, Ciliates, Cellular slime molds (including life/sexual cycles for the latter four)Differentiate between the different classifications of fruitsDifferentiate between the different germination typesExplain the environmental factors which limit bryophyte and seedless vascular plant distributionGive examples of Fermentation, Anaerobic respiration, Lithotrophy, and Anoxygenic photosynthesis (vs oxygenic photosynthesis)Relate evolutionary adaptations to plant development and reproduction
