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Tentative Lecture Outline
Spring 2008

Tentative Lecture Schedule All Lecture Sections will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. in Room 1503B Science Center. Holiday times and lecture exams are as noted below.

Week

Topic

Assignment

(1/9,11)
Course Introduction, Begin Introduction to Life;
Article "Extremophiles" Extra Credit Available
 Chapter 1
(1/14)
Atoms & Molecules
Chapter 2
(1/21)
Martin Luther King Day - No Classes
(1/23; 28)
Biological Molecules
Chapter 3
(2/1)
EXAM #1
(2/4)
Continue Biological Molecules
Chapter 3
(2/11)
Begin Cells - Structure and Function
Chapter 4
(2/18)
Cell Membranes
Chapter 5
(2/22)
EXAM #2
(2/25)
Metabolism and Enzymes
Chapter 6
(3/3)
Cell Cycle & Cellular Reproduction
Chapter 9
(3/10-14)
Spring Break - No Classes
(3/17)
Meiosis & Sexual Reproduction
 Chapter 10
(3/21)
EXAM #3
(3/24)
DNA Structure & Reproduction
Chapters 13
(3/31)
Protein Synthesis
Chapter 14
(4/7)
Photosynthesis
Chapter 7
(4/11)
EXAM #4
(4/14)
Cellular Respiration
Chapter 8
(4/21)
Prokaryotes
Chapter 21
(4/28)
Viruses
Chapter 21
(4/30)
Last Day of Classes - FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM DATES - specific dates to be announced later
Finals begin May 2, 2008
Testing and Evaluation:
4 Lecture Exams @ 100 points each
1 Final Lecture Exam @ 100 points
Lab Component @ 300
Total Points = 800

This is a tentative schedule and subject to change.
Dr. Emmeluth