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Science and Mathematics Biology 1 2013/2014 World of Cell SBU 1013 3 (2 + 1) None

LECTURER PROFILE

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Mrs. Alene Binti Tawang (Course Coordinator) alene@fsmt.upsi.edu.my 015-48117633 Lecturer Room 06, Level 3, Blok 01 KSAS Dr. Norjan Yusof norjan@fsmt.upsi.edu.my 015-48117353 Lecturer Room 18, Level 3, Blok 01 KSAS Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saadiah Baharom sadiahzee@fsmt.upsi.edu.my 015-48117728 Lecturer Room 05, Level 2, Blok 01 KSAS Dr. Wong Chee Fah cheefah@fsmt.upsi.edu.my 015-48117326 Lecturer Room 11, Level 3, Blok 01 KSAS. Dr. Som Cit Sinang somcit@fsmt.upsi.edu.my 015-48117399 Lecturer Room 15, Level 3, Blok 01 KSAS

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Dr. Rosmilah Misnan rosmilah@fsmt.upsi.edu.my 015-48117367 Lecturer Room 19, Level 3, Blok 01 KSAS

COURSE SYNOPSIS: This course introduces biological topics such as the typical and chemical organization of living organisms, cell structure, function and metabolism, classical and molecular genetics, gene regulation, genetic engineering, molecular aspects in development and reproduction.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Describe the cellular processes of living organisms with an emphasis on biological chemistry applications. (C2) 2. Demonstrate the ability to read, understand and review scientific papers. (C4) 3. Show an appreciation of the role of scientific method in the accumulation and discoveries of biological knowledge. (A3) 4. Communicate effectively during discussion. (CS3)

MAIN REFERENCE : Starr, C., Evers, A. and Starr, L. (2011). Basic Concepts in Biology (8th Ed.) Singapore: Thompson/Brooks/Cole. ADDITIONAL REFERENCES : Alters, S. and Alters, B. (2006). Biology understanding life. New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Audersirk, T. And Audersirk, G. (2006). Biology life on Earth. New York, NY: Prentice Hall. Johnson, G.B. (2006). The Living World. The Living World. New York, NY: McGraw Hill Higher Education. Mader, S.A. (2007). Essentials of Biology. Singapore: McGraw Hill Higher Education.

WEB PAGES:

http://www.bio.davidson.edu.htm http://www.biology-online.org.htm http://biology.about.com.htm and many more.

METHODS OF TEACHING: Lecture, tutorial, project, discussion and presentation.

SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED Activity /KI Assignment Indicators: KOM Communication Skill KBPM Thinking and Problem Solving Skill PBPM Life Long Learning and Information Management Skill PSK Team Work Skill PIM Leadership Skill ETIK Professional Ethic KU Entrepreneurship Skill KOM KBPM PBPM PSK PIM ETIK KU

COURSE EVALUATION : Course work Quizzes (Individual) Mini Project (Group) Tutorial (Individual) Test 1 (Individual) Test 2 (Individual) Final Examination Total = 60% = 10% = 20% = 10% = 10% = 10% = 40% = 100%

ACADEMIC GRADING SCALE: Grade A AB+ B BPoints Interval 80 100 75 79 70 74 65 69 60 64 GPA/CGPA 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.00 2.75

C+ C CD+ D F SOFT SKILLS GRADING SCALE: SCALE 5 4 3 2 1

55 59 50 54 45 49 40 44 35 39 0 34

2.50 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 0

CRITERIA Has attained the elements of soft skills at the level of excellence. Has attained the elements of soft skills at a good level. Has attained the elements of soft skills at a satisfactory level. Has attained the elements of respected soft skills at a minimum level. Poor and need to improve.

14-WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE

Week Topic Soft Skills Learning Outcomes Able to explain the meaning of biology and cell Able to describe cell theory Able to explain how scientist study cells Teaching & Learning Activities Lecture Discussion Tutoriall Soft Skills Incorporated References

(Briefing on course outline, attendance and assessment scheme) 1 1.0 Introduction 1.1 The cell theory 1.2 How cells are studied

KOM PSK

Starr, C., Evers, A. and Starr, L. (2011). Basic th Concepts in Biology (8 Ed.) Singapore: Thompson/Brooks/Cole .

2.0 Cells 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Bacteria Nucleated cell Viruses Eukaryotic cells Plant cells Animal cells

Able to explain bacteria and viruses Able to compare plant and animal cells

Lecture Discussion Tutorial Quiz

KOM PBPM PSK

2-3

Starr, C., Evers, A. and Starr, L. (2011). Basic th Concepts in Biology (8 Ed.) Singapore: Thompson/Brooks/Cole .

3.0 The Cell Structures 3.1 Cell membranes 3.2 Membrane transport 3.3 Organelles 3.4 Cytoskeleton 3.5 Extracellular matrix (ECM) 3.6 Nucleus structure 3.7 DNA 3.8 Chromatin 3.9 Chromosomes 3.10 RNA

Able to explain cell membranes and membrane transport Able to describe the structures and functions of organelles Able to explain the cytoskeleton and ECM Able to distinguish DNA and RNA; chromatin and chromosome

Lecture Discussion Tutorial Quiz Test 1

KOM PBPM PSK

4-6

Starr, C., Evers, A. and Starr, L. (2011). Basic th Concepts in Biology (8 Ed.) Singapore: Thompson/Brooks/Cole .

4.0 Biomolecules 4.1 Introduction to biochemistry 4.2 Enzymes and chemical reactions 4.3 The role of ATP 4.4 Biomolecules 4.5 Proteins 4.6 Carbohydrates 4.7 Lipids 4.8 Nucleic acids

Able to explain briefly about biochemistry Able to describe enzymes and chemical reactions Able to explain the role of ATP Able to orderly understand the structures and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids

Lecture Discussion Tutorial Quiz

KOM PBPM PSK

Starr, C., Evers, A. and Starr, L. (2011). Basic th Concepts in Biology (8 Ed.) Singapore: Thompson/Brooks/Cole

7-9

5.0 Overview of Metabolism 5.1 Photosynthesis 5.2 Fermentation 5.3 Cellular respiration

Able to explain photosynthesis Able to describe fermentation Able to explain cellular respiration

Lecture Discussion Tutorial Quiz Test 2 Presentation of mini project

KOM PBPM PSK

10-12

Starr, C., Evers, A. and Starr, L. (2011). Basic th Concepts in Biology (8 Ed.) Singapore: Thompson/Brooks/Cole

6.0 Genetics and DNA technology 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 The eukaryotic cell cycle Sexual reproduction Mitosis Meiosis DNA and RNA Introduction to DNA technology

Able to describe the eukaryotic cell cycle Able to explain sexual reproduction Able to compare mitosis and meiosis Able to explain DNA and RNA Able to explain briefly

Lecture Discussion

KOM PBPM PSK

13-14

Tutorial Quiz

Starr, C., Evers, A. and Starr, L. (2011). Basic th Concepts in Biology (8 Ed.) Singapore: Thompson/Brooks/Cole

about DNA technology