ADFP- USBT23~ INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY

Code: USBT23~ INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY

Objectives:
At the end of the reading through these blog-guideline-notes, students should be able to:

1. Describe and understand the roles of important biological macromolecules.
2. Describe the structure and function of animal and plant cells and their membrane transport systems.
3. Understand the concept of metabolism, energy production and usage in cells.
4. Understand the concept of cellular division, mechanisms of inheritance and DNA replication.
5. Describe the applications of gene technology, genetic modification and gene therapy.
6. Describe the roles and mechanisms of evolution and speciation.
7. Understand the phylogeny and systematic of evolution and evolutionary development.
   
   

The Syllibus:
Topic 1: Introduction into Biology
Topic 2: Biological Chemistry – Macromolecules of Life
Topic 3: Cell and Cell structure
Topic 4: Transport system across membrane
Topic 5: Metabolism : ATP & Cellular Respiration
Topic 6: Photosynthesis
Topic 7: Cell Division - Mitosis & Meiosis
Topic 8: Mendel’s Peas and Genetic Inheritance
Topic 9: Introduction to DNA and Genetic Code
Topic 10: Protein synthesis
Topic 11: Mutation and Genetic Modifications
Topic 12: Introduction to Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria
Topic 13: Evolution - Mechanisms and Theories of Evolution
Topic 14: Systematics and Diversity - Molecular Biology Tools and Modern Systematics

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Best Regards;
Sir Ishak