BIOL 2020BIOL 2030
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 proficiency in basic molecular and cell biology techniques [BIOL 2020] Describe how cells are attached to each other and function as a tissue. [BIOL 2020] Describe the major animal cell, tissue, and organ types. Design a simple experiment and identify the design elements of an existing experiment. [BIOL 1010] [BIOL 1030] Generate and interpret data collected from experiments in the laboratory and communicate results by a variety of written forms. [BIOL 2030] 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] Compare and contrast the fundamental mechanisms that regulate gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. [BIOL 2030] Contrast the structures and functions of the three types of cytoskeletal filaments and their associated proteins. [BIOL 2020] Describe how DNA is transcribed to RNA and how RNA is translated into proteins. [BIOL 2030] Describe the major plant cell, tissue and organ types [BIOL 1011] Describe the pathways of inter and intracellular communication [BIOL 2020] Write a formal laboratory report [BIOL 2020]
Identify a few major researchers in the development of the field of Developmental Biology and outline how our understanding of embryonic development changed over timeIdentify and define the major stages in the development of model organismsKnow the characteristics of the major experimental model organismsCarry out simple experiments using selected model speciesDemonstrate an understanding of selected molecular techniques used in the field of Developmental BiologyDemonstrate an understanding of the process of gamete production and fertilizationDistinguish between germ layers and list what tissues/organs develop from each germ layerIdentify embryonic structures in slide preparations, photographs and diagramsRelate the appearance of two-dimensional microscope sections to three-dimensional embryosDemonstrate an understanding of the principal mechanisms that regulate leaf, flower and root developmentDemonstrate an understanding of the process of pollination and fertilizationDescribe mechanisms by which embryonic cells communicate and their role in regulating embryonic developmentDescribe the mechanism of gene expression regulation and explain their importance in controlling developmental processesDescribe the structure of apical meristems and their role in developmentExplain the significance of hormones in plant development and describe the role of each of the five major hormones in developmentIdentify and differentiate between mechanisms used to develop a complex, multicellular organism.Outline the differences and similarities between plant and animal development and demonstrate an understanding for the basis for these differencesOutline the process involved in limb developmentOutline the processes involved in generating a nervous systemUnderstand the steps involved in cleavage and gastrulation and also identify the types of cell movements involved in gastrulationWrite formal laboratory reports
