Class schedule
Date
Mod.
Topic with Learning Objectives
Module
Assignments w/
Due Dates
8.23
1
1. Explanation of the class format, learning objectives
and philosophy of the course.
Homeostasis and Anatomical Terminology:Students will
be able to:
2. Explain the significance of maintaining homeostasis
for proper cell, organ, organ system and organismal
function.
3. Contrast negative and positive feedback loops.
4. Define anatomical position and use proper
anatomical terminology to describe body parts.
Read Syllabus
(8.23)
Labs (8.27)
8.25
2
Chemistry Overview: Students will be able to:
1. Identify the components of an atom and how
atomic structure affects its bonding properties.
2. Compare and contrast chemical bonds.
3. Discuss the molecular structure of water and the
importance of water in the human body.
4. Compare and contrast the chemical structure and
function of the four macromolecules in the body.
PKC 2 (8.25)
8.30
3
Cellular Biology: Students will be be able to:
1. Describe protein structure and enzyme function.
2. Describe the function of the cell membrane,
cytoskeleton, and organelles.
3. Explain how cells derive energy to carry out cellular
functions.
PKC 3 (8.30)
Labs (9.3)
9.1
4
Membrane Transport: Students will be able to:
1. Describe the components and function of the cell
membrane
2. Compare and contrast simple diffusion, facilitated
diffusion, primary and secondary active transport,
osmosis & vesicular transport.
3. Discuss the movement of water when a cell is
placed in a hypertonic, hypotonic or isotonic
solution.
PKC 4 (9.1)
Labs (9.3)
9.6
Labor Day-No Class
