UNITS

This plan outlines the topics we will cover in this course. It is tentative based on feedback from students, availability of lab materials, and responsiveness to student needs.

Biomolecule Structure and Function

- Nutrient tests
- Structure and function of Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids
- Organic Chemistry for Babies
- Intro to Biotechnology and DNA deep dive
- Lab, Gel Electrophoresis (Pre-cut)
- Movie, Lorenzo's Oil
- Disease selection for trimester long project

Cell Biology

- Structure and function in eukaryotic cells; Prokaryotic cells;
- Microscope work
- Intro to Cancer through Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Microbiology

- Bacteria and Viruses Structure and Function
- Lab, Bacterial transformation
- Socratic Seminar, TBD

Immunology

- Human Immune Response
- Lab, ELISA
- How do COVID tests, pregnancy tests, etc. work? Possible extensions - HPV Vaccine, PreP HIV
- Western Blot

FINAL EXAM

The final assessment will be a short presentation on a human disease of your choosing. We will present in Symposium format. Details will follow as we approach finals week.