Fall 2012

Molecules, Genes and Cells

Listed in: Biology, as BIOL-191

Formerly listed as: BIOL-19

Faculty

Julie Emerson (Section 01)
Ethan R. Graf (Section 01)
Alivia L. Price (Section 01)
David I. Ratner (Section 01)

Description

An introduction to the molecular and cellular processes common to life with an emphasis on control of energy and information flow.  Central themes include metabolism, macromolecular function, and the genetic basis of cellular function.  We examine how membranes work to establish the internal composition of cells, how the structure of proteins including enzymes affects protein function, how energy is captured, stored and utilized by cells, and how cells communicate, move and divide.  We explore inheritance patterns and underlying molecular mechanisms of genetics, the central dogma of information transfer from DNA replication to protein synthesis, and recombinant DNA methods and medical applications.  Laboratories include genetic analyses, enzyme reaction kinetics, membrane transport, and genomic analysis.  Four classroom hours and three laboratory hours per week.

Requisite: Prior completion of, or concurrent registration in, CHEM 161. Fall semester. Professors Graf and Ratner and Lab Coordinator Emerson.

If Overenrolled: Priority by seniority

Cost: $$10 ?

BIOL 191 - LEC

Section 01
M 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM MEAD 115
W 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM MEAD 115
F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM MEAD 115

BIOL 191F - DIS

Section 01
Tu 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM MEAD 115

BIOL 191L - LAB

Section 01
Tu 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM MCLS 234

Section 02
W 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM MCLS 234

Section 03
Th 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM MCLS 234

Section 04
F 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM MCLS 234

Section 05
Th 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM MCLS 234

Section 06
Tu 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM MCLS 234

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Life: The Science of Biology (9th ed.) W.H. Freeman, 2011 Sadava et al. Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024