Professor Phommasaysy

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a general biology class for students majoring in the life sciences. Biological themes and topics covered in this class include a comprehensive description and discussion of Chemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology and Evolution. In addition, students are required to complete two weekly 3-hours laboratory exercises.  These laboratory exercises will include performing experiments that demonstrate and reflect important biological concepts/ themes, as well as watching scientific videos and attending field trips.

To request a current syllabus, please email me at phommas@lacitycollege.edu

Hand outs

• Process of Science

• Measurements in Biology

• Calculating Standard Deviation

• Enzyme Lab

• DNA and Gel Electrophoresis Virtual Lab

• Golden Ratio (Fabonacci Number)

• California Science Center Worksheet

  • California Science Center Link

Exam IV Lecture Slides

• Metabolism

• Biotechnology

• Structures of Biological Molecules

Animation and Video

• Passive and Active Transport in Cells

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

• Chemiosmosis and Electron Transport Chain

• Mitosis and Cell Cycle

• Meiosis

• Cell Signaling

• Tyrosine-Kinase Receptor

• G-protein Linked Receptor

• DNA Replication

• Endocytosis and Exocytosis

• Lytic and Lysogenic Life Cycle of Virus

• Transcription

• Translation

• mRNA Processing

• Punnet Square

Group Project

• Topics

• Guideline

• Grading Rubric

Study Guides

• Lab Exam I

• Lab Exam II

  • Practicum Study Guide

• Final Exam Review

Practice Problems and Quiz

• Punnet Square

  • Problem #1

  • Problem #2

  • Problem #3

  • Problem #4