Cells & Molecules is the first semester of general biology, dealing in the very basics of biology and the chemistry relevant to life. I taught this course during the fall and spring semesters of the 2009-2010 academic year, and again during fall of 2010. Class sizes ranged from 35 to 45 students. I presented powerpoint lectures, showed videos, drew on the board as needed, and made some large-scale models of DNA (to demonstrate synthesis) out of climbing rope. I was completely responsible for the class, including writing lectures, making up tests and quizzes, and all grading. The spring 2010 syllabus for this class is available by clicking here.
Cells (the basic unit of life) in a plant leaf
Cells (the basic unit of life) in a plant leaf