1. Foundations in Biology and Chemistry
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Foundations in Biology and Chemistry
Pima Medical Institute Online Education
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Structure of Matter
What to Read
Topic: Elements
Read Chapter 2 (Colville)
Topic: Atoms, Molecules, and Compounds
Topic: Chemical Bonds
Topic: Chemical Equations
What to Do
Assignment: Periodic Table (Due _________)
Activity: Atoms and Molecules
Assignment: Chemical Formulas (Due _________)
Chemical Components of Life
What to Read
Topic: Acids and Bases
Read Chapter 2 (Colville)
Topic: Inorganic Substances
Topic: Organic Substances
What to Do
Activity: Organic and Inorganic Substances
Discussion: Diabetes (Due _________)
Assignment: Compounds (Due _________)
Cell Structure
What to Read
Topic: Cell Structure
Read Chapter 3 (Colville)
Topic: Internal Cell Anatomy
Topic: Viruses
Read Chapter 8 (McCurnin)
What to Do
Assignment: Viruses (Due _________)
Cell Physiology
What to Read
Topic: Passive Membrane Processes
Read Chapter 3 (Colville)
Topic: Active Membrane Processes
Topic: Reproduction
What to Do
Assignment: Cell Processes (Due _________)

2. Foundations in Biology and Chemistry
Pima Medical Institute Online Education
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Cellular Metabolism
What to Read
Topic: Metabolism
Read Chapter 12 (Colville)
Topic: Metabolic Reactions
Topic: Cellular Respiration
What to Do
Assignment: Metabolism (Due _________)
Genetics
What to Read
Topic: History of Genetics
No assigned reading
Topic: Classic Genetics
Topic: Sex-Linked Genes and Disorders
What to Do
Assignment: Punnett Square (Due _________)
Discussion: Breeding (Due _________)
Classification and Study of Living Things
What to Read
Topic: Domains
No assigned reading
Topic: Kingdoms
Topic: Phyla
Topic: Environmental Biology
What to Do
Assignment: Kingdom Animalia (Due _________)
Final Exam (Due _________)