High School Biology Basics-Molecular Biology [Honors]
In this is 8 day course, we will cover molecular biology topics and will focus on macromolecules such as sugars, fats, DNA, RNA, and proteins.
Dr. Pachikara, Ph.D.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(104)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this course, students will learn about the chemistry-based side of biology and will gain an overall understanding of macromolecules. We will examine how the genetic information which is stored in our DNA is decoded and used to build proteins necessary for organisms to function. We will also look into different types of mutations and discuss how mutations in DNA can lead to various genetic disorders and cancer. PowerPoint presentations, practice problems and videos/simulations will be used to teach. I will use online assessments to check for student understanding. Worksheet packets that go along with the presentations will be provided. Students are expected to take some notes as they fill in the blanks on the handouts. This class is an interactive class; when in doubt, students are encouraged to ask questions. I will be assisting students while they work. Depending on the pace of the class, students may have homework. The recording of each session will be available to enrolled students after attending one live session (as long as there are students present in each session). This is meant to help learners review or catch up if they miss anything during class as the class may have diverse learners. Tentative Schedule: Days 1 & 2 =>Elements of life =>Properties of water molecules =>online formative assessment Days 3 & 4 =>Introduction to macromolecules: carbohydrates, fats/lipids, nucleotides, protein =>Types of carbohydrates =>Types of lipids =>comparing molecular structures: DNA vs RNA =>online formative assessment Classes 5 & 6 =>DNA replication =>Transcription and mRNA processing =>online formative assessment Classes 7 & 8 =>Translation =>how to read the codon chart =>Types of mutations, genetic disorders, and cancer =>online formative assessment Note: =>Topics from one session may run into the subsequent session depending on the progress of the overall class =>Later materials will relate to earlier materials =>I will leave the zoom session if nobody shows up within the first 5 minutes of each session. =>class may run over the allotted time (by 5 to 10 minutes) at times
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
4.9
104reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Science
=>Grades 5-12 Certified Chemistry and Biology Teacher with experience in teaching various science courses to middle school and high school students in the school and online
=>ETS Recognition of Excellence in General Sciences and in Biological Sciences
=>Experienced in tutoring various science subjects & in teaching students from age 4 to 40+
=>B.A in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
=>Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Sciences
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Live Group Class
$144
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
3-16 learners per class
