General Biology
01:119:101/102

General Biology 101/102 is a two semester sequence intended for students majoring in the biological sciences or pharmacy, and for students who plan to attend a professional school in the sciences.

This course is a CORE requirement for the Biological Sciences and Division of Life Sciences departmental majors.

Offered

Fall/Spring and Summer

Credits

4 (includes laboratory)

Prerequisites

Placement into English 350:101 (or a higher) and Mathematics 640:111 (or higher)

Successful completion of 119:101 is required for progression into 119:102.

Course Description

General Biology 119:101/102, is designed to prepare students for upper level biology courses in a wide range of topics.  The course includes both lecture and laboratory sections.  119:101 covers cell structure and function, plant biology and genetics; 119:102 covers animal diversity, animal structure and function, ecology and evolution.

119:101 Topics include:

• Cell Structure
• Mitosis and Meiosis
• Biological Molecules
• Enzymes and Energetics
• Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• Prokaryotes and Origin of Life
• Plant Biology
• Mendelian Genetics
• DNA Structure and Function
• Protein Synthesis
• Recombinant DNA
• Human Genetics

119:102 Topics include:

• Classification
• Animal Diversity
• Nervous System
• Sense Organs
• Endocrine System
• Reproduction
• Development
• Musculoskeletal System
• Digestion
• Nutrition
• Circulation/Blood
• Immunity
• Respiration
• Excretion
• Evolution
• Ecology

Course URL

http://mslc.rutgers.edu/Genbio/

Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy

Lecture component:       Two hourly exams and a Comprehensive Final Exam

Laboratory component: Lab Reports, Study Questions, Quizzes, and a Final Laboratory
                                              Practical

Course Materials

Required:

Text: Biology, 6th ed.; Solomon, Berg, and Martin

Laboratory Manuals: The manual is designed to fit in a 3-ring binder.

Splash-proof laboratory safety goggles (like those required for Chemistry lab)

Optional:

Study Guide to Accompany Biology 6th ed; Daniel, Daniel, and Taylor

A Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory, 3rd ed.

Van De Graff and Crawley Dictionary of Word Roots and Combining Forms, Donald Borror

Dissection Guide and Atlas to the Fetal Pig, Smith and Schenk

The text book and all optional materials are available in the campus book stores.

Faculty

Director of General Biology:

Dr. Diana Martin
Doolittle Hall, Rm 127, Busch Campus
phone: 445-0778

General Biology Office:
            Ms. Kathy Agnese
            Busch Campus: 445-0778
            Douglass Campus: 932-9368

Participating Faculty:

Dr. James French
Lipman Hall, Cook Campus
phone: 932-2637

Dr. Bill Davis
Douglass Biology Bldg., Rm 208D, Douglass Campus
phone: 932-9532

Dr. Harry Janes
Foran Hall, Rm 123, Cook campus
phone: 932-8978, x243

Dr. Gregg Transue
ARC Bldg., Rm 214, Busch Campus
phone: 445-2594

Dr. Suzanne Sukhdeo
Bartlett Hall, Cook Campus

Dr. Larry Katz
Bartlett Hall, Cook Campus

Dr. Anne Keating
E-mail address:  keating@biology.rutgers.edu