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Advanced Science I (Quarters I, II, III, & IV) Course Description:

Advanced Science I – 1^st Quarter - is a laboratory science course in-depth study that investigates the relationship between structure and function within the DNA, RNA, m-RNA, t-RNA, r-RNA molecules. Focus upon protein synthesis spanning its starting point within the transcription process, transitioning through the nuclear portal and out into the Ribosome holoenzyme where the protein polymer is explored. Proteins are further investigated in terms of random coils, primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary folding structures and the site specificity for meeting the needs of living cells. The Skinner Information Model is also studied in parallel with Newton’s 2^nd Law of Thermodynamics when exploring codon sequencing and amino acid selections.

 Recommended Pre-requisites: Chemistry I & II, Biology I & II, Algebra I & II, Geometry

 Advanced Science I – 2^nd Quarter – is a laboratory science course in-depth study that investigates the relationship and function within the DNA α, β, and Ζ structures under mitosis and meiosis. Additionally, the student will compare and contrast chromosomal DNA to mitochondrial DNA (mt-DNA) under the scope of genetic variance and drift as a function of morphology and ribosomal activities of all living organisms.

 Recommended Pre-requisites: Chemistry I & II, Biology I & II, Algebra I & II, Geometry

 Advanced Science II – 3^rd Quarter – is a laboratory science course in-depth study of the Photosynthesis I & II Light and Dark Systems/ Photosystem I and II/ Electron transport systems within the frame work of photon harvesting efficiency enhancement techniques (boost from nature’s 15% to man-made 95%), polymer resin bead watering/fertilization methodologies, light-cycling and laboratory tracing of photon-β electron harvesting via S.I.U.E.’s ITQ grant joint partnership with Dr. Shaw and Electron Spin Resonance. The student independently and in a team will experimentally reconstruct this system for the autotrophic plants vertically gardened @ Madison and sampled for submission to S.I.U.E. A paper will be completed and submitted to the Journal of Science for eview and possible acceptance/publication.

 Recommended Pre-requisites: Chemistry I & II, Biology I & II, Algebra I & II

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 Advanced Science II – 4^th Quarter -  is a Skype-driven science course in-depth study of tadpole embryology development between the phases of blasto-pore transitioning from undifferentiated cells to differentiated cells via the July 15, 2011 Tufts University publication of the process called “Bio-electric Patterning”. The student will be collaborating with a graduate team from Tufts University’s Dr. Dany Abrams as they jointly explore the signal feedback loop hypothesized for triggering genetic codes for embryo physiology. A paper will be completed and submitted to the Journal of Science for review and possible acceptance/publication.

 Recommended Pre-requisites: Chemistry I & II, Biology I & II, Algebra I & II

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Review Power-point Unit 2: 6-Step Scientific Method & the 4 Laws of Thermodynamics

The linked power-point serves as our classroom review (Monday October 3rd) of the unit exam scheduled through Class-marker this Wednesday October 5th.

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DNA_Structure & Information - Review & Further Defined  By clicking on this link, you will be able to go out to the Power-point regarding our Fall Semester's ending information [on] DNA's nucleotides.

We briefly review the terms & constructs [and then] go on to further define the two "spines" that make up DNA's "helical" structure. We also are setting up our segue for the mRNA transcription, translocation, translation and ultimately protein synthsis.

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mRNa - Transcription: Part I _ GO: Compare & Contrast Structural Differences/Similarities

This link will take you to the power-point used on the compare & contrast of their basic structures. Use this for your graphic organiser assigment download.

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L-0120: DNA Extraction & Analysis - Two Kingdoms  The general overview and directions of the upcoming DNA extraction lab are provided here. Use this to incorporate what you need when you go to my "Teacher's Page", scrolling down to the Lab Report Template link. There you will see the template which has both "thumbnail" descriptions of each section of a formal lab report as well as detailed explanations at the bottom of this linked document. Delete what you don't want and enter what you do need.

You will also note below the template link on my page, the grading rubric as well as a graded lab report example from a student last year.

Any questions let me know.

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http://www.schoolrack.com/dashboard/assignments/14193/  By clicking on your "assignment" link (when you log into your School-rack individual account) -or- by clicking on the above hyperlink - you can upload you "pre-lab" write up for viewing, commenting, and grading for this lab to date.

Once I have cleared this you will be able to proceed with your lab exercise in your group in the class.

Any questions on any of the subtitles or what to do within these subsections please see me. This is a formal lab report and takes a bit of getting used to.

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U5(c):Codon redundancy & junk   The attached link will take you to what was once deemed as being redundant or junk in dna regarding the 3rd nitrogenous base within a codon of m-RNA and its purpose for directing t-RNA selection within the holoenzyme - ribosome - as it produced primary protein structures prior to folding.

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U5-tRNA-Codons - Redundant & Junk - Part II  This link will take you to our classroom continued discussions & studies regarding what initially was termed "redundant" and "junk" when it came to the 3rd nitrogenous base encoding for the selection process of t-RNA molecules carrying specific amino acids to be used in protein synthesis within the holoenzyme - ribosome.

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U5(d) Ribosomes - Structures & Functions  This link will download the classroom instructional delivery regarding the structure & function of the polynucleo-protein (holoenzyme) "ribosome".  You will use this in conjunction with your School-rack guided lecture notes CA0426: Ribosomes Part III

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