Bio 202 - Principles of Biology II 
Bio 202 - Principles of Biology II
Description: Introduction to cell and molecular biology, and genetics; correlation of cell structure, chemistry and function. Experimental study of biological systems, cell biology, cell chemistry, and genetics.
Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide students with an overview of biology at the cellular, molecular, and genetic levels. This will be accomplished through a combination of lecture and laboratory exercises providing students with both theory and application.
Required Textbook : BIOLOGY, sixth edition , by Campbell, Reece and Mitchell; Benjamin Cummings Publisher (2002)
Course Details (When, Where, Who…)
Section Lecture |
D MWF 11:00 – 11:50 am Rm. AC-4M07 |
Instructor |
Dr. Gerard McNeil |
Office |
AC 4E03f |
Phone |
718-262-2192 |
mcneil@york.cuny.edu |
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Office hours |
WF 10:00-11:00 am or by appointment |
Course website |
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Tentative Schedule
Date |
Topic |
Chapter(s) |
Jan. 28 |
Elements and Compounds, Bonds Carbon |
2-3 4 |
Jan. 31 |
Carbon / Biological Macromolecules |
4, 5 |
Feb. 2 |
Macromolecules cont'd |
5 |
Feb. 4 |
Introduction to Metabolism / Enzymes |
6 |
Feb. 7 |
Enzymes / Regulation of Metabolism |
6 |
Feb. 9 |
Cell Structure and Function: Introduction, diversity |
7 |
Feb. 11 |
College Closed |
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Feb. 14 |
Cell Structure and Function: Organelles, intracellular transport |
7 |
Feb. 16 |
Cytoskeleton / Cell surfaces and junctions |
7 |
Feb. 18 |
Membrane Structure |
8 |
Feb. 21 |
College Closed |
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Feb. 23 |
Transport Across Membranes |
8 |
Feb. 25 |
Exam 1 |
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Feb. 28 |
Cellular Respiration / Glycolysis |
9 |
Mar. 2 |
Cellular Respiration / Krebs Cycle |
9 |
Mar. 4 |
Cellular Respiration / Electron Transport Chain |
9 |
Mar. 7 |
Photosynthesis: The Light Reaction |
10 |
Mar. 9 |
Photosynthesis: The Dark reaction, Alternative mechanisms |
10 |
Mar. 11 |
Cell Communication / Cell Signaling |
11 |
Mar. 14 |
Cell Communication / Signal Transduction |
11 |
Mar. 16 |
The Cell Cycle / Mitosis |
12 |
Mar. 18 |
Mitosis / Regulation of the Cell Cycle |
12 |
Mar. 21 |
Exam 2 |
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Mar. 23 |
Sexual Reproduction - Meiosis |
13 |
Mar. 24 |
(Fri. Schedule) Genetic variation |
13 |
Mar. 25 |
No Classes |
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Mar. 28 |
No Classes |
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Mar. 30 |
(Mon. Schedule) Mendelian Genetics: 1 st Law |
14 |
Apr. 1 |
Mendelian Genetics: 2 nd Law |
14 |
Apr. 4 |
Mendelian Genetics: Extensions and Human Inheritance |
14 |
Apr. 6 |
Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance: Sex-linked Inheritance |
15 |
Apr. 8 |
Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance: Nondisjunction |
15 |
Apr.11 |
The Molecular Basis of Inheritance: History |
16 |
Apr.13 |
The Molecular Basis of Inheritance: DNA Structure |
16 |
Apr.15 |
The Molecular Basis of Inheritance: Replication/Repair |
16 |
Apr.18 |
Exam 3 |
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Apr.20 |
From Gene to Protein: History, Transcription |
17 |
Apr.22 |
From Gene to Protein: Transcription / RNA Processing |
17 |
Apr.25-29 |
Spring Recess |
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May 2 |
From Gene to Protein: Translation |
17 |
| May 4 | Mutations / Cancer |
17, 19 |
May 6 |
Chromatin Structure / Gene Organization |
19 |
May 9 |
Control of Gene Expression |
19 |
May 11 |
DNA Technology |
20 |
May 13 |
DNA Technology |
20 |
May 16 |
Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria |
18 |
May 18 |
Exam 4 |
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May 25 |
Final Exam 10:15-12:15 pm Room 4M07 |
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Grading
4 Hour Exams |
45% |
Laboratory |
35% |
Cumulative Final |
20% |
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100% |
Make-up exams : I do not give make-up exams unless a valid excuse is provided before 5 pm of the day of the scheduled exam. Unexcused absence from an exam will result in the grade of zero.
Cheating: York College has a clear policy towards plagiarism and cheating (see page 29 of the College Bulletin). It states, “The penalty for academic plagiarism or cheating shall be failure in the course”. This policy will be strictly enforced!