GB 115 Syllabus With Outcomes Fall 2024

GENERAL BIOLOGY 01:119:115– Fall 2024 Page 1 of 11
GENERAL BIOLOGY 115 LECTURE SCHEDULE
SECTIONS MEETING M/W 5:40 - 7:00 pm ARC 103
Week of: Lecture I (Monday) Lecture II (Wednesday)

Sept. 2 - 6 No class – Monday=Labor Day Biology and Learning
Sept. 9 - 13 Scientific Process/Chemistry Biological Molecules
Sept. 16 - 20 Origins of Life Cell Structure
Sept. 23 - 27 Membranes & Transport Metabolism
Sept. 30-Oct. 4 Photosynthesis Respiration
Oct. 7 - 11 Cell Cycle Meiosis
Oct. 14 - 18 Mendelian Genetics No lecture-exam week
Tuesday Oct 15 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam I

Hour Exam I will have 70 questions; at least half will be Systems Level questions which will cover
material from the Biology and Learning through and including Respiration lectures.
Oct. 21 – 25 Chromosomes DNA

Oct. 28 – Nov.1 Gene Expression Gene Regulation
Nov. 4 - 8 DNA Technology Human Genetics
Nov. 11 - 15 Intro to Evolution No lecture-exam week
Tuesday Nov 12 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam II
Hour Exam II will be comprehensive and have 70 questions; at least half will be Systems Level questions.
While the newest lectures (Cell Cycle through and including DNA Technology) will be emphasized,
students will be expected to make connections between the new material and the older material.
Nov. 18 – 22 Population Genetics Speciation

Wednesday 11/27 No lecture
Nov. 25 – 29 Phylogenetics
Follow Friday Schedule
Dec. 2 - 6 Population Ecology Community Ecology
Dec. 9 -13 Ecosystem Ecology and Aquatics Conservation Biology
Thursday 12/12 and Friday 12/13 = Reading Days
Sat Dec 21, 1:00 – 4:00 PM FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam is comprehensive and will have 140 questions; at least half will be Systems
Level questions; students will be expected to make connections between all the material.
65 questions will emphasize the material from the Bio/Learn through DNA Technology lectures.
75 questions will emphasize the material from Human Genetics through Conservation Biology
lectures but will also include questions connecting the new material with the older material.
General Biology Office - Ms. Freeman, Program Coordinator

Dr. Gregg Transue, Director of General Biology; Dr. Daniel Stern Cardinale, Workshop Coordinator
E-mail address: [email protected]
Copyright 2024 Rutgers University General Biology Program
SECTIONS MEETING Tu/F 12:10 pm - 1:30 pm ARC 103
Week of: Lecture I (Tuesday) Lecture II (Friday)

Sept. 2 - 6 Biology and Learning Scientific Process/Chemistry
Sept. 9 - 13 Biological Molecules Cell Structure
Sept. 16 - 20 Origins of Life Membranes & Transport
Sept. 23 - 27 Metabolism Photosynthesis
Sept. 30-Oct. 4 Respiration Cell Cycle
Oct. 7 - 11 Meiosis Mendelian Genetics
Oct. 14 - 18 No lecture-exam week Chromosomes

Oct. 21 – 25 DNA Gene Expression

Oct. 28 –
Nov.1 Gene Regulation DNA Technology
Nov. 4 - 8 Human Genetics Intro to Evolution
Nov. 11 - 15 No lecture-exam week Population Genetics
Hour Exam II will be comprehensive and have 70 questions; at least half will be Systems Level questions.
Nov. 18 – 22 Speciation Phylogenetics

No Lecture Tuesday=Thursday–follow Wednesday 11/27 = Friday
Nov. 25 – 29
Thursday Schedule Population Ecology
Dec. 2 - 6 Community Ecology Ecosystem Ecology
Dec. 9 -13 Conservation Biology No class
Sat Dec 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM FINAL EXAM
SECTIONS MEETING Tu/F 8:30 - 9:50 am Hickman 138

Week of: Lecture I (Tuesday) Lecture II (Friday)

Sept. 9 - 13 Biological Molecules Origins of Life
Sept. 16 - 20 Cell Structure Membranes & Transport


Oct. 28 – Nov.1 Gene Regulation DNA Technology
Nov. 4 - 8 Human Genetics Intro to Evolution
Hour Exam II will be comprehensive and have 70 questions; at least half will be Systems Level
questions.

No Lecture Tuesday=Thursday–follow Wednesday 11/27 = Friday
Nov. 25 – 29
Thursday Schedule Population Ecology

SECTIONS MEETING Tu/Th 3:50 - 5:10 pm Hickman 138

Week of: Lecture I (Tuesday) Lecture II (Thursday)
Sept. 9 - 13 Biological Molecules Origins of Life
Sept. 16 - 20 Cell Structure Membranes & Transport


Oct. 28 – Nov.1 Gene Regulation DNA Technology
Nov. 4 - 8 Human Genetics Darwinian Evolution
Hour Exam II will be comprehensive and have 70 questions; at least half will be Systems Level
questions.
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Tuesday 11/26=Thursday Schedule Thursday 11/28 No lecture
Nov. 25 – 29
Population Ecology Thanksgiving Break
Text: OpenStax Biology 2e

TEXT SKIMMING LIST with Outcomes - FALL 2024
Skimming and General Biology

Please watch the introduction video on Canvas – Skimming and General Biology prior to starting the course.
We provide you with a “Skimming” list rather than a “Reading” list because we want you to skim the book
rather than read it. A textbook like Biology is written so that as many instructors will adopt the book (think
sales!) and thus any textbook contains more information in any chapter than an individual lecturer would attempt
to ask students to learn. Rather than spending your time and energy reading an entire section, much of which
you will not be tested on, we want to guide you to the specific concepts that will be addressed and what
specifically we expect you to be able to do with this content when you are finished learning. Within a Topic
area, the covered concepts are the Outline on your BiOs form and what you will need to do are the Outcomes on
your BiOs forms. The Organizer is a visual tool to help you see how all the components relate to each other.
The Organizer will also help you recall this organized group of ideas together as a “chunk” during examinations.
Skimming rather than reading will help you better align with your lecturer and what you will need to do with that
topic on an exam. Skimming is the very being of the learning process; if you feel that reading will help you,
read after you have attended lecture so that you are very clear on your instructor’s expectations.
The Skimming Sequence:
1. Before the lecture, review the outcomes provided for each topic as shown below;
2. then skim the sections indicated before the lecture using the outcome to guide you to the appropriate
parts of the assigned sections;
3. complete a BiOs form as you skim. BiOs form files are available on Sakai with copies included at the
end of this skimming list as well.
For example: An outcome for Ch. 1.1 is to sequence the scientific method:
Topic: The Science of Biology

First Level of Outline: What is Biology?
Second Level of Outline: a) Define Biology
Outcome: Compare and contrast biology with other sciences
Outcome Details: Identify types of sciences
Organizer: A table comparing types of sciences
b) What is Science?
Outcome: Sequence the scientific method
Outcome Details: Identify individual steps of scientific method
Organizer: A flow chart showing the correct steps of the
scientific method.
At the beginning of the semester, we understand that you might not be familiar with this type of structuring
in the terminology, but after a couple lectures and workshops, we are confident that you will find both
skimming and this way of structuring material to be very helpful. For example, “key terms” (often bold
printed terms) are Outcome Details, but by structuring the content this way, one can better understand
how different terms relate to each other in hierarchies, systems, and cycles.
Ready for Lecture: With your Skimming complete and a draft BiOs form in hand, you are now well prepared to
take notes during lecture. We recommend students actively take hand-written notes. While there are some
advantages to taking notes on a computer, research indicates that hand-writing notes leads to:
1. Better Retention: because the process of writing by hand involves more cognitive processing resulting in
better long-term comprehension and retention of information.

2. Enhanced Understanding: hand-writing notes generally requires one to summarize information leading to
a deeper understanding of the material.
3. Fewer Distractions: hand-written notes can reduce the temptation to multitask or get distracted by other
applications.
See for instance:

1. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/take-notes-by-hand-for-better-long-term-
comprehension.html
2. https://e-student.org/handwritten-vs-typed-notes/
We also recommend that you take notes in an outline format so that the structure of the content is reinforced.
Use the headings and subheadings provided by your lecturers and indent your notes accordingly as you write
them. Paraphrase what your lecturer says, don’t just copy the PowerPoint slide; they only give structure and
key terms. Work to capture what your lecturer says. Certainly, don’t just take a picture; that is completely
passive and does not lead to understanding or retention.
After Lecture: If you do not feel your written notes are complete after a lecture, work with a classmate to add
what you are worried having missed. Also make sure you have the same organization/structure, the same key
terms and figures and then either update the BiOs form you made while skimming or make a new BiOs form
using both the one you made while skimming and your reviewed notes together. With this new BiOs form, you
are both well prepared to “do workshop before workshop” and workshop itself. After workshop, reevaluate
your BiOs form to make sure your materials and preparation are well aligned with your lecturers’ expectation
(recall the headings and subheadings they provide). And then, practice, practice, practice recalling the Outcomes
and making your Organizers. Recall the RU Learning pathway from page 2 and plan your week so that you
have time for all activities. Remember, original notes are a requirement for workshop and the more complete
your notes, the better you will be able to prepare yourself for both workshops and examinations.
Note: Topics may change during the semester; you are responsible for any changes announced in lecture.
Lecturers may not cover all topics within the assigned sections; content reviewed in lecture is the source of exam
questions. To help you prepare for lecture, the major outcomes for each lecture are given. Outcomes are what
you are expected to be able to do to be prepared for examinations and practice questions.
Skimming assignments are in:

OpenStax Biology, 2nd edition: https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e
OpenStax Psychology 2nd edition:
access 8.1 @ https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/8-1-how-memory-functions
Lecture Title Chapter with appropriate section(s)

1. Biology and Learning Ch. 1.1 and Ch. 35.2 – Biology 2nd Ed.
Ch. 8.1 from Psychology 2nd Ed.
• compare and contrast types of memory
• compare and contrast types of learning
• sequence the process of memory formation
• sequence long term potentiation
• compare and contrast course components
• sequence course components
2. Scientific Process/Chemistry Ch. 1.1, 1.2 and Ch. 2.1 and 2.2
• compare and contrast, sequence levels of biological organization
• sequence the process of science
• compare and contrast the types of chemical bonds
• compare and contrast the emergent properties of water
3. Biological Molecules Ch. 2.3 and Ch. 3.1 through 3.5

• compare and contrast the functional groups
• compare and contrast the biological molecules
• sequence the process of polymerization
• compare and contrast types hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis
• compare and contrast the levels of protein structure
4. Origin of Life Ch. 27.4

• compare and contrast the requirements for the origin life
• compare and contrast the Oparin-Haldane and Iron Sulfur hypotheses
• sequence the process of abiogenesis
• sequence the major events in the evolution of life
5. Cell Structure Ch. 4.2 through 4.4

• compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• compare and contrast cellular components and organelles
• sequence intracellular transport pathway
6. Membranes & Transport Ch. 5.1 through 5.4

• compare and contrast membrane components
• hypothesize and diagnose the fluid mosaic model
• compare and contrast the types of membrane transport
• compare and contrast the types of bulk transport
• sequence the types of bulk transport
7. Metabolism Ch. 6.1 through 6.5 and 7.1
• compare and contrast catabolic and anabolic reactions
• sequence how ATP drives chemical work
• sequence energy flow through ecosystems
• sequence enzymatic reactions
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on enzyme activity
• compare and contrast oxidation and reduction reactions
• sequence NAD+ function in redox reactions
8. Photosynthesis Ch. 8.1 through 8.3
• hypothesize and diagnose interactions of light and electrons
• compare and contrast the components of chloroplasts
• compare and contrast photosystems I and II
• compare and contrast the stages of photosynthesis
• sequence the stages of photosynthesis
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on photosynthesis
9. Respiration Ch. 7.2 through 7.5

• sequence the general process of cellular respiration
• hypothesize and diagnose the general process of cellular respiration
• compare and contrast the stages of cellular respiration
• sequence the stages of cellular respiration
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on cellular respiration
• compare and contrast respiration and photosynthesis
10. Cell Cycle Ch. 10.1, 10.2, and 10.5

• compare and contrast chromosome structure and number
• compare and contrast stages of the cell cycle
• sequence stages of the cell cycle
• hypothesize and diagnose stages of the cell cycle
11. Meiosis Ch. 11.1 and 11.2
• compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction
• sequence the general sexual life cycle
• compare and contrast the stages of meiosis
• sequence the process of meiosis
• hypothesize and diagnose the process of meiosis
• compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis
12. Mendelian Genetics Ch. 12.1 through 12.3
• sequence Mendel’s work
• compare and contrast competing hypotheses for inheritance
• compare and contrast the principles of heredity
• apply genetic crosses
• apply probability rules in genetics
13. Chromosomes Ch. 13.1 and 13.2

• sequence Morgan’s experiments
• compare and contrast sex linkage
• hypothesize and diagnose sex linkage
• sequence patterns of inheritance
• hypothesize and diagnose patterns of inheritance
14. DNA Ch. 14.1 through 14.4

• sequence the major experiments that lead to our understanding of DNA
• compare and contrast the major experiments that lead to our understanding of DNA
• compare and contrast the structure of DNA
• hypothesize and diagnose the structure of DNA
• sequence semi-conservative DNA replication
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on DNA replication
15. Gene Expression Ch. 15.1 through 15.5

• sequence the flow of genetic information in cells
• compare and contrast the types of RNA
• sequence transcription in eukaryotes
• hypothesize and diagnose transcription in eukaryotes
• sequence translation in eukaryotes
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on transcription and translation
• compare and contrast DNA replication, transcription, and translation
16. Gene Regulation Ch. 16.1 through 16.6

• sequence Lac operon regulation
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on Lac operon regulation
• compare and contrast negative and positive regulation of prokaryotic gene expression
• sequence the processes of eukaryotic gene regulation
• compare and contrast the processes of eukaryotic gene regulation
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on eukaryotic gene regulation

17. DNA Technology Ch. 14.2 and Ch. 17.1 and 17.3
• sequence PCR
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on PCR
• sequence dideoxy sequencing
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on dideoxy sequencing
• apply and hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on DNA technologies
• compare and contrast DNA replication, transcription, PCR, and DNA sequencing
18. Human Genetics Ch. 12.2 Ch. 13.2, and Ch. 14.6
• apply pedigree analysis
• compare and contrast Mendelian inheritance in human traits
• compare and contrast non-Mendelian inheritance in human traits
19. Intro to Evolution Ch. 1.2, Ch. 18.1

• sequence pre-Darwinian ideas and hypotheses
• sequence Darwin’s work and conclusions
• interpret Darwin’s work and conclusions
• compare and contrast the evidence for evolution
20. Population Genetics Ch. 19.1 through 19.3

• compare and contrast sources of genetic and phenotypic variation
• apply the Hardy-Weinberg formulae
• compare and contrast the major mechanisms of evolution
• sequence the major mechanisms of evolution
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on the major mechanisms of evolution
21. Speciation Ch. 18.2 and 18.3

• compare and contrast species concepts
• compare and contrast reproductive isolation mechanisms
• sequence reproductive isolation mechanisms
• compare and contrast sympatric and allopatric speciation
• sequence sympatric and allopatric speciation
22. Phylogenetics Ch. 18.1 and Ch. 20.1 and 20.2

• sequence the Linnaean classification system
• interpret a phylogeny
• compare and contrast monophyletic, paraphyletic, and polyphyletic groups
• sequence making phylogenies
• compare and contrast homologous and analogous traits
23. Population Ecology Ch. 45.1 through 45.4

• compare and contrast the major concepts of population ecology
• compare and contrast the exponential and logistic growth models
• compare and contrast life history strategies
• compare and contrast density-dependent and density-independent limits to population size
24. Community Ecology Ch. 45.6

• compare and contrast types of community interactions
• compare and contrast species abundance and species richness
• evaluate the trophic structure of a food web
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on the trophic structure of a food web
• compare and contrast primary and secondary succession
25. Ecosystem Ecology Ch. 46.1 through 46.3

• compare and contrast energy production
• sequence the flow of energy through an ecosystem
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on the flow of energy through an ecosystem
• compare and contrast energy transfer concepts
• sequence energy transfers between trophic levels
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on energy transfers between trophic levels
• sequence carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous cycles
• compare and contrast carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous cycles
• compare and contrast features of aquatic biomes
• compare and contrast aquatic biomes
26. Conservation Biology Ch. 47.1 through 47.4

• compare and contrast concepts in biodiversity
• compare and contrast types of conservation strategies
• hypothesize and diagnose the impact of variability on landscape conservation
• compare and contrast the effects of human activity on Earth
• sequence the effects of human activity on Earth
• hypothesize and diagnose the effects of human activity on Earth



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GENERAL BIOLOGY 01:119:115– Fall 2024 Page 1 of 11

GENERAL BIOLOGY 115 LECTURE SCHEDULE

SECTIONS MEETING M/W 5:40 - 7:00 pm ARC 103

Week of: Lecture I (Monday) Lecture II (Wednesday)

Tuesday Oct 15 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam I

Oct. 21 – 25 Chromosomes DNA

Tuesday Nov 12 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam II

Nov. 18 – 22 Population Genetics Speciation

Thursday 12/12 and Friday 12/13 = Reading Days

Sat Dec 21, 1:00 – 4:00 PM FINAL EXAM

GENERAL BIOLOGY 115 LECTURE SCHEDULE

General Biology Office - Ms. Freeman, Program Coordinator

Week of: Lecture I (Tuesday) Lecture II (Friday)

Tuesday Oct 15 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam I

Oct. 21 – 25 DNA Gene Expression

Tuesday Nov 12 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam II

Nov. 18 – 22 Speciation Phylogenetics

Thursday 12/12 and Friday 12/13 = Reading Days

Sat Dec 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM FINAL EXAM

GENERAL BIOLOGY 115 LECTURE SCHEDULE

SECTIONS MEETING Tu/F 8:30 - 9:50 am Hickman 138

General Biology Office - Ms. Freeman, Program Coordinator

Week of: Lecture I (Tuesday) Lecture II (Friday)

Tuesday Oct 15 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam I

Oct. 21 – 25 DNA Gene Expression

Tuesday Nov 12 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam II

Nov. 18 – 22 Speciation Phylogenetics

Thursday 12/12 and Friday 12/13 = Reading Days

Sat Dec 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM FINAL EXAM

GENERAL BIOLOGY 115 LECTURE SCHEDULE

General Biology Office - Ms. Freeman, Program Coordinator

SECTIONS MEETING Tu/Th 3:50 - 5:10 pm Hickman 138

Tuesday Oct 15 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam I

Oct. 21 – 25 DNA Gene Expression

Tuesday Nov 12 - 7:45 - 9:05 pm - Hour Exam II

Thursday 12/12 and Friday 12/13 = Reading Days

Sat Dec 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM FINAL EXAM

Text: OpenStax Biology 2e

Skimming and General Biology

The Skimming Sequence:

Topic: The Science of Biology

General Biology Office - Ms. Freeman, Program Coordinator

See for instance:

Skimming assignments are in:

Lecture Title Chapter with appropriate section(s)

3. Biological Molecules Ch. 2.3 and Ch. 3.1 through 3.5

4. Origin of Life Ch. 27.4

5. Cell Structure Ch. 4.2 through 4.4

6. Membranes & Transport Ch. 5.1 through 5.4

9. Respiration Ch. 7.2 through 7.5

10. Cell Cycle Ch. 10.1, 10.2, and 10.5

13. Chromosomes Ch. 13.1 and 13.2

14. DNA Ch. 14.1 through 14.4

15. Gene Expression Ch. 15.1 through 15.5

16. Gene Regulation Ch. 16.1 through 16.6

General Biology Office - Ms. Freeman, Program Coordinator

19. Intro to Evolution Ch. 1.2, Ch. 18.1

20. Population Genetics Ch. 19.1 through 19.3

21. Speciation Ch. 18.2 and 18.3