Cell Biology G. Antipa, antipa@sfsu.edu
Biology 350 OH - T 4-5, W 12-1 + by appt.
Fall 2001 451 HH, 338-2951
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE
TOPIC DATE TEXT ASSIGNMENT*
Introduction August 30, Sept 4 pp. 1-30, G1-G16
Chemical Basis of Life September 6, 11 pp. 31-79
Cellular Basis of Life September 13, 18, 20 pp. 350-55, 743-46, 768-799
Plasma Membrane Sept 25, 27, Oct 2 pp. 122-181
Exam 1 October 4
Energy Transformations and October 9, 11, 16, 18 pp. 104-111, 182-222,
Origin of Organelles 223-252
Membrane Mediated Activities October 23, 25 pp. 253-343
Contractility and Motility October 30 pp. 344-412
November 1, 6
Exam 2 November 8
Inheritance November 13, 15 pp. 413-456
Nuclear Activities November 20, 27 pp. 457-513, 575-607
Control and Integration November 29, Dec 4 pp. 514-574, 655-699
Cellular Growth, Division, December 6, 11, 13 pp. 608-654
Differentiation, and Aging
Final Exam Thursday, December 20th (1:30 - 4:00)
*Required Texts: Gerald Karp, 1999. Cell & Molecular Biology, 2nd Ed.
& Biol. 350 Workbook: Cell Biology, 62 pp.
Biol. 350 class web site: http://online.sfsu.edu/~antipa/biol350.htm
Important Dates for Fall Semester 2001 - The drop period for Fall 2000 is 29 AUGUST through WEDNESDAY, 26 September. From October 24th to November 21st the request for withdrawal must be serious and
compelling, follow the guidelines set forth by the University and the Department
of Biology, and be supported by the documentation required by the Department. After November 21st withdrawals are not normally permitted. Should you have questions,
please refer to the departmental withdrawal policy as stated in the memo to all students
and faculty which is available in the department office in 536 HH.
BULLETIN DESCRIPTION
Biology 350 - Cell Biology (3) Prerequisites: Biol. 230, 240; Chem 130. Intended for
upper division biology and biochemistry majors. Structure and function of the cell.
Molecular basis of cellular interactions and malfunctions.
GRADING BIOLOGY 350
Exam 1 100 points
Exam 2 100 points
Final Exam 150 points
Total Points 350 points
Letter grades will be based on the total accumulation of points and assigned on a
percentage basis (i.e., >90 = A, 80-89 = B, 66-79 = C, 50-65 = D, <50 = F).
The final examination will be comprehensive and cover content from the beginning of
the semester. Approximately 50% will cover course materials following Exam 2. The
Workbook includes study questions, and I will provide you others on a regular basis.
Past exams are available in the Reserve Book Room of the Leonard Library and at the course
web page. I encourage you to make use of these materials in preparation for examinations.
The style of the examinations will be similar to the sample exams.
Writing is an important strategy you will use to learn and understand material, a
way to reinforce your grasp of a subject. Educators have emphasized the role writing
can play in the comprehension of a subject. A number of "writing to learn" books
has been published in the past 10+ years. Randy Moore's Writing to Learn Biology and Writing
to Learn Science as well as Victoria McMillan's Writing papers in the Biological
Sciences are available as an optional books for this course. I recommend them to
you, and I hope that they encourage you to develop and use your language and writing skills.
Single copies of each of these books are also available in the Reserve Book Room
of the J. Paul Leonard Library.
I believe that discipline in writing can and will help you with this course, and I
will try to assist you with your writing by providing you with questions to answer.
Although these writing exercises will not be turned in or graded; daily, regular
use of them will solidify your understanding and help you prepare for the examinations.
Literature Assignments - One or two short, literature assignments will be made which
will be turned in and can influence your grade in a positive manner. Check your Workbook
for the assignment. Further details will be provided following the first exam.
Policy on Make-up Examinations for Biology 350 - Considering the number of students
enrolled in Biology 350, only under unusually extenuating circumstance will a make-up
be allowed. It is the student's responsibility to notify Dr. Antipa (by leaving a
message at 338- 2951 or the Biology Office 338-1548) prior to the scheduled exam to request
a make-up. Written documentation in support of reason for absence (such as illness)
must be in hand or forthcoming.
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