BIOL 2601 - General Biology 1: Molecules and Cells
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30003,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Xiangjia Jack Min
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Plant Science, University of Hawaii
Master’s, Software Systems, University of British Columbia
Master’s, Plant Science, China Agricultural University
Bachelor’s, Plant Science, Qingdao Agricultural University
Professor
Email: xmin@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher 3014
Office Phone: 330-941-1945
Preferred Contact Method: Email is preferred for communications
Communication Expectations:
Typically respond to email within 24 hours.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Min
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Brooker et al. Biology. 6th edition |
E-book will be linked to the publisher through Blackboard
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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BIOL2601 Summer I schedule
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5/11 | Ch 1 | Introduction | |
| Wed | 5/13 | Ch 2 | Atoms and Molecules | |
| Fri | 5/15 | Ch 3 | Organic Mol | |
| Mon | 5/18 | Ch 4, 5 | Cell; Membrane | |
| Wed | 5/20 | Ch 6, 7 | Energy & Enzyme; Respiration | |
| Fri | 5/22 | Ch 8 | Photosynthesis | |
| Mon | 5/25 | Legal holiday, No class | ||
| Wed | 5/27 | Test 1 (Ch 1 -8); Ch 11 | Nucl Acids | |
| Fri | 5/29 | Ch 12 | Gene Expression | |
| Mon | 6/1 | Ch 14 | Mutation | |
| Wed | 6/3 | Ch 16 | Cell Cycle | |
| Fri | 6/5 | Ch 17 | Inheritance | |
| Mon | 6/8 | Ch 19 | Bacteria Genetics | |
| Wed | 6/10 | Ch 21 | Gene Technology | |
| Fri | 6/12 | Ch 21 | Gene Technology (continued) | |
| Mon | 6/15 | Test 2 (11 - 21); Ch 22 | Evolution | |
| Wed | 6/17 | Ch 23 | Population Genetics | |
| Fri | 6/19 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 6/22 | Ch 24 | Origin Species | |
| Wed | 6/24 | Ch 25 | Taxonomy | |
| Fri | 6/26 | Test 3 (Ch 22 -25) |
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.