Module 1 – Cellular Replication

Lecture: Cell Theory Review, Mitosis & Meiosis

Course Learning Outcome (2): Describe the basic structure and function of DNA and chromosomes and explain how chromosomes move through mitosis and meiosis.

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding, conceptually and pictorially, the process of mitosis and meiosis.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the differences and similarities between mitosis and meiosis.
    3. Demonstrate ability to draw and label the processes of mitosis and meiosis with cells having different diploid numbers.

Readings

PDFs: for viewing content offline and printing.

Assessments

Homework

  • Leave a comment on today’s post (due Wed at midnight). Find the POST tab at the top of this page. Read the post, select LEAVE A COMMENT on the left menu to answer.
  • Mitosis and Meiosis Diagrams (due Wed at midnight)
  • Cellular Replications Summary (due in class on Thursday)
  • Readings for Thursday (see Module 2!) (before class on Thursday)

Attribution:

Seto, Jeremy. “Cell Division.” Biology OER, OpenLab New York City College of Technology (NYCCT), https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/bio-oer/cell-division/