Summer 3 ~ 2007
CHEM 512 - THE CHEMICAL BASIS OF
LIVING ORGANISMS
COURSE DESCRIPTION–
This course will focus on the central dogma of molecular biology, amino
acids and protein structure. Current challenges in molecular
biology
will form the basis for depth in the course. Topics will include
current targets for intervention, bio-mimetics and biochemical
evolution. Laboratory experiences, such as induced mutations will
be
experiences that are transferable to science classrooms.
NOTEWORTHY COURSEWORK-
Enzyme
Catalyst Lab - In this formal lab we used chicken liver as an
enzyme to catalyze a reaction.
Enduring
Understanding Essay - At the end of the course we had to write
about
our understanding of one of the course's enduring understandings.
(Cartoon by Nick D Kim, nearingzero.net. Used by permission.)
GEOL 685 -
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE
COURSE DESCRIPTION—The
Earth is unique in our solar system and in the universe. It has
seen
geologic processes such as the building and erosion of mountains, the
creation and destruction of oceans and the movement of the
continents.
It has also been a platform for the evolution of life for 3.5 billion
years. This course will examine geological processes, such as
sedimentation and plate tectonics, and materials like minerals and
rocks and relate geological surveys to the Earth’s history as well as
compare Earth to other planets. Throughout the course, students
will
develop lesson plans and activities that relate our immediate
surroundings to Earth’s history and geological activities.
(Cartoon by Nick D Kim,
nearingzero.net. Used by permission.)
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