BIOL 2020BIOL 2004 OR MICI 2100
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 microbial food web (in the ocean): dominance and role of Bacteria; bacterivory and microbial predation; mixotrophy; viruses [BIOL 2004] 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] Contrast the structures and functions of the three types of cytoskeletal filaments and their associated proteins. [BIOL 2020] Describe endomembrane system components and dynamics, and explain their role in membrane assembly, protein targeting, protein secretion and endocytosis [BIOL 2020] Describe form and function of skeletal muscle and cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, excretory, immune, and respiratory systems, using the human system as an example. [BIOL 1011] Describe the plastid diversity in eukaryotes, including primary vs secondary endosymbiosis [BIOL 2004] Interpret phylogenetic trees 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) [BIOL 2004] Explain the composition, structure, and dynamics of the lipid bilayer [BIOL 2020] Outline the mechanisms required for ATP production in the cell [BIOL 2020]
Demonstrate a clear proficiency with compound light microscopes, including phase contrast optics.Describe and contrast major feeding modes for phagotrophic microbial eukaryotesContrast primary, secondary and tertiary plastid endosymbiosis, including the evolutionary pattern of occurrence, and protein targetingContrast strategies for transmission and immune system evasion by example model groups of microbial eukaryote parasitesContrast the functions of major type of extrusomesDescribe the basic evolutionary tree of eukaryotes; and show understanding of major unresolved questionsDescribe the nature and role of the cytoskeleton in microbial eukaryotes (esp. flagellar apparatus, including replication)Explain the composition and synthesis of several important types of mineralised scales and tests of microbial eukaryotesContrast some example forms of multicellularity among protistsDescribe the basic biology of the most important major groups of microbial eukaryotesDescribe the functions of major types of mitochondria-related organelles in anaerobic microbial eukaryotes.Explain, and contrast the cell biological basis and relevant hydrodynamic considerations for major forms of i) swimming, ii) gliding and iii) amoeboid locomotion by microbial eukaryotes.
