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BIO-330
Cell Biology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor: Jeffery A. Plunkett, Ph.D.
Office: 200 Kennedy
Office Hours: 2:00-5:00 Thur by appointment
E-mail: jplunkett@stu.edu
TEXT: Molecular Cell Biology by Lodish et al., (5th ed.)

Course Description:

BIO 330
Cell Biology is the study of the structure and function of the fundamental cell forms
(prokaryotic and eukaryotic), their evolution and intricacies of organelle and inter-
organelle activities at the biochemical and physiological levels. Significant emphasis is
placed on the processes of signal transduction or the manner in which cells receive
instructions and respond. Certain sophisticated techniques as tissue culture, gene
therapy, tissue typing and tissue transplantations are discussed, and practical
applications are illustrated in the laboratory. Laboratory required
Pre or Co requisite: CHE 243 Corequisite: BIO 330 L

Presentation methods:

This course will be presented using a combination of Powerpoint presentation, CD
ROM software and overheads that are combined with general white board methods.
Following each chapter a review session will highlight all important topics.

Student Responsibilities:

This course is very rigorous and demanding, and requires that you attend class
regularly and that you read the text and lab material repeatedly before coming to class
and on a regular basis.

Lecture notes should be rewritten after each lecture.

Some test questions will be written on text material which has NOT been covered in
class. Furthermore, some test questions will be written on material covered in lecture
but NOT in the book!

Grading Policy:
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Your final grade will be determined by adding up your lecture grades. The following scale will
be used to determine your final letter grade:
A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89% C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69% F = below 60%
Academic Honest Policy:
Academic honesty is expected and required. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses
punishable by expulsion from the University. The first time a student is caught cheating on any
exam or assignment the student will be given ZERO points for that particular assignment.
However, if I deem the cheating serious enough, I do have the right, according to University
policy to fail you with only one offense. Generally, it is not until the second time the student is
caught that he or she will be given an F for the final class grade. Failure to notify the instructor
of knowledge of others cheating will result in a 0 (Zero) given to YOU for that particular
assignment or exam! I will catch you, so Don’t do it!!!!!!

Student Goals:
Upon completion of this course the student will have an understanding of the
fundamental principles of cell biology.

Class Attendance Policy:

• Students are expected to attend punctually each class meeting. If you miss
more than 2 classes your final grade will lowered 1 letter grade. Attendance
will be taken on regular basis.
• When absent, the student is still responsible for all material covered in class.
• It is the students responsibility to officially withdraw from this class if so desired.
The official withdrawal date is listed in the school catalog and must be done
through the registrar’s office This information also applies to students wishing to
change from Credit to Audit. The instructor will not withdraw or give audit
grades.
Attendance at each Class and Laboratory meeting is very important.

Method of Evaluation:
LECTURE GRADING

1. Unit exams - 3 exams announced in advance. Each exam will cover 3 - 5
chapters and consist of 50 - 60 objective type questions: - multiple choice,
matching, completion - along with 1 - 3 short essays. A retake may be offered
once, at a time designated by the instructor, and at that time only (see below
NOTE).

2. FINAL EXAM - this exam will cover the entire course and will be given during
finals week. It will contain objective questions based on all topics covered in the
course. This exam (2 hr. allotted time) will count for 25% of your final grade.
There will be NO make-up for the final.

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3. Library Assignment- Articles from Scientific journals, and/or special reports or
will count for 5% of your final grade. Info. later in semester.

NOTE: All make up exams will be given the last week of the semester. You are allowed
to miss 1 exam and take it at the end of the semester. Make-up exams will be more difficult
than regular exams! The second exam missed will count as a 0 (zero) and no make up will
be given.
General Lecture Outline:

UNIT TOPICS COVERED CHAPTER NUMBER
1 Fundamentals 1-2–3–4
2 Building and fueling the cell 5 - 18 – 19 – 6 –7 - 8
3 Cell interactions and Mbrs 13 – 16 - 17

Laboratory Schedule and operation(s) will be described on a separate sheet in
your Lab.

Supplemental Materials:

1. On the Internet:
On line learning center www.whfreeman.com/biology Code in book
You’ll be notified of others in class from time to time. Please let me know of any good
sites you come across so we can share it with the class.
CD-ROM in book can also help along with the study guide handouts
2. On Reserve at the Library: Various articles throughout the semester
3. Learning Resources Center (LRC): Tutoring

Beepers and cell phones MUST be turned off when entering the class

Lecture Schedule

1/10 INTRODUCTION
1/12 Chapter 1

1/17 No school
1/19 Chapter 2

1/24 Chapter 3
1/26 Chapter 3

3
1/31 Chapter 4
2/2 Chapter 4

2/7 EXAM I (Will cover Chapters 1-4)
2/9 Chapter 5

2/14 Chapter 5
2/18 Chapter 18

2/21 No School
2/23 Chapter 18

2/28 No school
3/2 No School

3/7 Chapter 19
3/9 Chapter 19

3/14 Exam 2 (Chapters 5, 18, 19)
3/16 Chapter 6