BIOL 2601H - Honors General Biology I: Biology: Molecules and Cells
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41641,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Reza Alaeddini
Email: ralaeddini@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Biology, 2025 Release | Robert Brooker | 978-1264637133 |
Required Textbook:
Biology, 2025 Release, by Robert Brooker. Published by McGraw-Hill Education.
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to modern biology, emphasizing molecular and cellular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. It is used digitally alongside McGraw-Hill Connect, an integrated learning platform offering assignments, tutorials, and assessments aligned with the textbook content. Students must register for Connect using the access code bundled with the textbook or by purchasing access separately online. All weekly assignments and quizzes are delivered via Connect.
Recommended Reading:
Additional articles and resources will be posted on Blackboard throughout the semester to supplement lecture topics and current research developments.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Syllabus Chapter 1 |
Course Introduction An introduction to Biology |
Review Syllabus Review Chapter 1 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Atoms and Molecules | Complete Syllabus Acknowledgement Complete Orientation Videos Review Chapter 2 Chapter 1 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Organic Molecules | Review Chapter 3 Chapter 2 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 9/14 | Review Chapters 1,2,3 Exam 1, Chapters 1,2,3 Chapter 4 |
Review Chapters 1,2,3 Exam 1, Chapters, 1,2,3 General Features of Cells |
Review Chapters 1,2,3 Exam 1, Chapters, 1,2,3 Review Chapter 4 Chapter 3 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 Chapter 5 |
General Features of Cells Membranes |
Review Chapter 4 Chapter 3 SmartBook and Quiz due Review Chapter 5 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 5 Chapter 6 |
Membranes Enzymes |
Review Chapter 5 Chapter 4 SmartBook and Quiz due Review Chapter 6 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6 Chapter 7 |
Enzymes Respiration |
Review Chapter 6 Chapter 5 SmartBook and Quiz due Review Chapter 7 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 7 Review Chapters 4,5,6,7 Exam 2, Chapters 4,5,6,7 |
Respiration Review Chapters 4,5,6,7 Exam 2, Chapters 4,5,6,7 |
Review Chapter 7 Review Chapters 4,5,6,7 Exam 2, Chapters 4,5,6,7 Chapter 6 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 10/19 | Chapter 8 | Photosynthesis | Review Chapter 8 Chapter 7 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 10/26 | Chapter 9 | Chromosomes, Mitosis, Meiosis | Review Chapter 9 Chapter 8 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 11/2 | Chapter 10 | Simple Patterns of Inheritance | Review Chapter 10 Chapter 9 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 11/9 | Chapter 11 | Nucleic Acids | Review Chapter 11 Chapter 10 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 11/16 | Review Chapters 8,9,10,11 Exam 3, Chapters 8,9,10,11 Chapter 12 |
Review Chapters 8,9,10,11 Exam 3, Chapters 8,9,10,11 Gene Expression |
Review Chapters 8,9,10,11 Exam3, Chapters 8,9,10,11 Chapter 11 SmartBook and Quiz due Review Chapter 12 Chapter 11 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 11/23 | Chapter 12 Chapter 14 |
Gene Expression Gene Regulation |
Review Chapter 12 Review Chapter 14 |
| 11/30 | Chapeter 15 Chapter 19 |
Mutations and Cancer Genetics of Bacteria, Viruses |
Review Chapter 15 Review Chapter 19 Chapter 12 SmartBook and Quiz due Chapter 14 SmartBook and Quiz due |
| 12/7 | Exam 4 - The exam will cover all chapters taught after Exam 3 | Wednesday, December 9, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM | he exam will cover all chapters taught after Exam 3 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.