BIOL 1050
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Fall 2026
Topics
- Cellular and molecular processes
- biological chemistry
- photosynthesis and respiration
- cell division
- nucleic acids and proteins
- biotechnology.
Readings
- Required lecture readings: Fowler, Roush and Wise, Concepts of Biology (OpenStax, 2021). Optional advanced readings: Clark, Douglas and Choi, Biology 2e (OpenStax). Lab manual: Pendarvis and Crowley, Exploring Biology in the Laboratory, 4th edition (2024, Top Hat); 3rd edition accepted.
Fall 2026
Topics
- Biological molecules
- cell structure and membranes
- metabolism and cellular energy
- cell division
- genetics and gene expression
- environmental and biomedical biotechnology.
Readings
- Listed textbook: Campbell Biology, 4th Canadian edition (Pearson). Mastering supports required Dynamic Study Modules; the bundle also includes Live Response classroom polling.
Fall 2025
Topics
- Foundations of life and Molecules of Life
- Cell Structure & Membranes
- Transcription, Translation, Protein Structure
- Proteins and Intro to Metabolism
- Cellular Respiration
- Photosynthesis: Light & Dark Reactions
- DNA Replication
- Genetic Mutation, Mitosis, Meiosis
Readings
- Recommended: Biology: How Life Works, 4th ed., by Morris et al. (Macmillan Learning, 2023) – @ LU Bookstore
- Lab Manual for BIOL-1050 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology STUDENT VERSION 2025 By Dr. S.E. Walford
Fall 2024
Topics
- Introduction to biology
- scientific method
- The chemistry of life
- Cell structure and function: cell
- theory
- eukaryotes
- endosymbiosis
- Eukaryotic cells
- Membranes and transport
- How cells obtain energy
- cellular respiration
- enzymes
- Photosynthesis: how plants
- build the living world
Readings
- Exploring Biology in the Laboratory, Murray P. Pendarvis and John L. Crowley (third edition, 2018), Morton Publishing, Englewood, CO, USA.
- Concepts of Biology. Senior contributing authors Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush and James Wise (2021). Digital ISBN-13: 978-1-947172-03-6.
- Biology 2e. Senior contributing authors Mary Ann Clark, Texas Wesleyan University; Matthew
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- syllabus ↗Fall 2026
- Course source ↗
- syllabus ↗Fall 2026
- syllabus ↗Fall 2025
- syllabus ↗Fall 2024
- Orillia FAO section, David Law. Source distinguishes required Concepts of Biology readings from optional Biology 2e readings.
- Thunder Bay FA section, Nathan Basiliko. Keep separate from the Orillia FAO syllabus.