Biology V01 ~ Principles of Biology

Fall 2009
Class Schedule

Date Topic Reading
Aug 18 Class Information
Aug 20 Introduction to Life on Earth Chapter 1
Aug 25 Atoms, Molecules, & Life Chapter 2
Aug 27 Biological Molecules Chapter 3
Sept 1 Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3)
Sept 3 Cell Structure & Function Chapter 4
Sept 8 Cell Structure & Function Chapter 4
Sept 10 Cell Membrane Structure & Function Chapter 5
Sept 15 Exam 2 (Chapters 4, 5)
Sept 17 Population Growth and Regulation Chapter 26
Sept 22 Community Interactions Chapter 27
Sept 24 How do Ecosystems Work? Chapter 28
Sept 29 Exam 3 (Chapters 26, 27, 28)
Oct 1 Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell Chapter 6
Oct 6 Photosynthesis Chapter 7
Oct 8 Photosynthesis Chapter 7
Oct 13 Glycolysis & Cellular Respiration Chapter 8
Oct 15 Glycolysis & Cellular Respiration Chapter 8
Oct 20 Exam 4 (Chapters 6, 7, 8)
Oct 22 DNA: The Molecule of Heredity Chapter 9
Oct 27 DNA: The Molecule of Heredity Chapter 9
Oct 29 Gene Expression & Regulation Chapter 10
Nov 3 Gene Expression & Regulation Chapter 10
Nov 5 Exam 5 (Chapters 9, 10)
Nov 10 The Continuity of Life: Cellular ReproductionChapter 11
Nov 12 The Continuity of Life: Cellular ReproductionChapter 11
Nov 17 Pattern of Inheritance (Genetics) Chapter 12
Nov 19 Pattern of Inheritance (Genetics) Chapter 12
Nov 24 Exam 6 (Chapters 11, 12)
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 Biotechnology Chapter 13
Dec 3 Immunity: Defenses Against Disease Chapter 36
Dec 8 Immunity: Defenses Against Disease Chapter 36
Dec 10 Final Review
Dec 15 Final Exam, 5-8pm

Important Dates to Remember

Aug 17 Classes Begin
Sept 5-7 Labor Day, No classes
Sept 11 Last day to drop without a W
Nov 9 Veterans Day, No classes
Nov 20 Last day to drop with a W
Nov 26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, No classes
Dec 10-16 Final Exams

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