This course covers the following learning outcomes and goals: understanding macromolecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids; exploring cell structure and function, including the cell membrane and transport mechanisms; studying enzyme structure and function, metabolism, and cellular energy production through processes like cellular respiration and photosynthesis; and examining DNA replication, transcription, translation, and basic genetics through Punnett squares.
The course teaches individual skills and tools such as identifying different types of macromolecules, understanding cell transport mechanisms, analyzing enzyme activity factors, explaining metabolic pathways, and comprehending DNA replication and protein synthesis.
The teaching method of the course involves lectures and visual aids to explain complex biological concepts, with a focus on providing clear explanations and examples to enhance understanding.
The intended audience for this course includes students or individuals interested in gaining a foundational understanding of biology, particularly focusing on cellular processes, biochemistry, and genetics.
Overview
Syllabus
Macromolecules Review.
Lipids - Fatty Acids, Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Terpenes, Waxes, Eicosanoids.
Monosaccharides - Glucose, Fructose, Galactose, & Ribose - Carbohydrates.
Disaccharides - Sucrose, Maltose, Lactose - Carbohydrates.
Polysaccharides - Starch, Amylose, Amylopectin, Glycogen, & Cellulose - Carbohydrates.
Hydrolysis and Dehydration Synthesis Reactions.
Protein Structure - Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, & Quarternary - Biology.
Biology - Intro to Cell Structure - Quick Review!.
The Cell Membrane.
Fluid Mosaic Model of the Plasma Membrane - Phospholipid Bilayer.
Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic Solutions.
Diffusion and Osmosis - Passive and Active Transport With Facilitated Diffusion.
Factors Affecting The Rate of Diffusion Across Cellular Membranes.
Cell Transport - Endocytosis, Exocytosis, Phagocytosis, and Pinocytosis.
Sodium Potassium Pump - Active Transport.
Enzymes - Catalysts.
Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity - pH, Temperature, Competitive and Noncompetitive Inhibition.
Metabolism, Anabolism, & Catabolism - Anabolic vs Catabolic Reactions.
Nucleosides vs Nucleotides, Purines vs Pyrimidines - Nitrogenous Bases - DNA & RNA.
ATP - Adenosine Triphosphate - Cell Energy.
ATP Cycle.
Cellular Respiration.
Kreb's Cycle.
Electron Transport Chain - ATP Synthase, Chemiosmosis, & Oxidative Phosphorylation.
Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration - Lactic Acid and Ethanol Fermentation.
Photosynthesis - Light Dependent Reactions and the Calvin Cycle.
DNA Replication - Leading Strand vs Lagging Strand & Okazaki Fragments.
Transcription and Translation - Protein Synthesis From DNA - Biology.
Punnett Squares - Basic Introduction.
Taught by
The Organic Chemistry Tutor
