Bio 3201 Unit 2 REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
31 Hours
Cell Division
MITOSIS (P. 460-469)
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Describe mitosis in detail; Specifically– describe, in detail, the events of interphase, mitosis and
cytokinesis (the cell cycle) 460-465
Explain the importance of maintaining chromosome number through the processes of cell and
organism reproduction pages 460-465
CORE LAB #3 Observing the Cell Cycle in Plant and Animal Cells. pages 466-467
Evaluate the physiological and ethical consequences of medical treatments such as radiation
therapy and chemotherapy in cell division pages 468-469
MEIOSIS (p. 470-479)
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Describe meiosis in detail p. 470-475
Explain the necessity of chromosome reduction during the production of sex cells p.470-475
Describe the crossing-over process and explain its role in helping randomize the gene
combinations for sex cells.
Describe the processes of spermatogenesis. P. 477-478
Describe the process of oogenesis and explain why there is only one functional egg produced.
P. 477-478
Describe the structure of sperm and egg cells. P. 478
Compare the structure of sperm and egg cells. Include:
a. relative sizes
b. energy reserves
c. mitochondria
d. numbers produced
e. motility
f.
importance of the enzyme cap
Identify examples of technologies that were developed based on the understanding of cell
division. p. 478 – 479 Include:
a. Cloning
b. Stem cell research
Complete Core STSE #2: “Stem Cell Research”, Appendix C And:
a.
describe technologies based on cell division
1. cell transplant
2. cancer treatment
3. spinal cord injury
4. therapeutic cloning
5. reproductive cloning
b. Construct arguments to support a decision, using examples and evidence and recognizing
various perspectives
c. Debate the merits of funding specific scientific or technological endeavors and not others.
Reproductive Systems: Regulation p. 486-499
MALE p. 486-489
14.
Analyze and describe the structure and function of the male human reproductive system. P.
486-487 Include:
a.
Testis
b.
Scrotum
c.
seminiferous tubules
d.
epididymis
e.
sperm duct (vas deferens)
f.
Cowpers (bulbourethral) gland
g.
seminal vesicle
h.
prostate
i.
urethra
15.
Explain the human male reproductive cycles by identifying the principal reproductive hormones
of the human male. P. 488-489 Include:
a. Inhibin
b. follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
c. luteinizing hormone (LH)
d. testosterone
16.
Explain the function and interactions between these hormones in maintaining the male
reproductive system, and, development of primary and secondary sex characteristics pages 488489
FEMALE p. 490-495
17.
Analyze and describe the structure and function of the female human reproductive system.
pages 490-491 Include:
a.
Ovary
b.
Follicles
c.
oviduct (fallopian tube)
d.
fimbriae
e.
uterus
f.
endometrium
g.
cervix
h.
vagina
18.
Core Lab #5: “The MenstrualCycle”, pages 494-495
19.
Explain the human female reproductive cycles and identify the principal reproductive hormones
of the human female. pages 490-492 Include:
a. Estrogen
b. Progesterone
c. luteinizing hormone
d. follicle stimulating Hormone
20.
Explain the function and interactions between these hormones in the menstrual cycle, and, the
development of primary and secondary sex characteristics
HORMONE THERAPY P. 492-493
21.
Research and evaluate the uses and effects of estrogen/progesterone treatment on the health
of women. Include hormone therapy among menopausal women and the use of birth control
pills. P. 492-493
SEXUALY TRANSMITTED DISEASES P. 496-499
22.
Research and evaluate the potential health risks on individuals and society associated with
exposure to sexually transmitted infections. P. 496-499 Include:
a.
HIV and AIDS
b.
Chlamydia
c.
Hepatitis
d.
genital herpes
e.
syphilis
f.
gonorrhea
Reproductive Technologies p. 500-505
23.
Identify the causes of human infertility. pages 500-501Include:
a.
blocked oviducts
b.
failure to ovulate
c.
endometriosis
d.
damaged egg
e.
obstruction in the vas deferens or epididymis
f.
low sperm count abnormal sperm
24.
Identify the technological solutions to human infertility. P. 501 Include:
a.
artificial insemination (AI)
b.
in vitro fertilization (IVF)
c.
in vitro maturation (IVM)
d. surrogate motherhood
e. superovulation using fertility drugs
f. embryo storage (cryopreservation)
25.
Evaluate the design of conception control technologies and the way they function p. 501-503
Include:
a.
Abstinence
b.
birth control pills and Norplant
c.
morning after pill
d.
Depo-Provera
e.
IUD (interuterine device)
f.
tubal ligation
g.
diaphragm
h.
spermacidal jellies and foams
i.
condom
j.
vasectomy
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Construct arguments to support a decision, using examples and evidence and recognizing
various perspectives p. 503-505
Assess the effects of conception control technology on the population demographics of
developed and underdeveloped countries
Identify and apply criteria, including the presence of bias, for evaluating the evidence and
sources of information used in their research.
Debate the merits of funding solutions to human fertility problems versus the funding of human
population control.
Embryonic Differentiation and Development p. 506-513 & 607-608
30.
Explain the processes of fertilization and development in human reproduction by tracing the
journey of sperm and egg from their origin until fertilization and implantation. P.506-508
31.
Explain how fraternal and identical offspring are produced.
32.
Describe the following basic stages of embryonic development. P. 506-509
a. Cleavage
b. Morula
c. Blastocyst
d. Gastrula
e. germ layers
f.
neural development
33.
Describe the functions of primary membranes during the embryonic development of animals. P.
508-509 Include:
a.
Yolk
b.
Allantois
c.
Amnion
d.
chorion
34.
Explain the processes of development in human reproduction by describing the roles of the
placenta and umbilical cord during pregnancy pages 510-511
Examine the effects of teratogens on the development of the embryo. Include:
a. cigarette smoke
b. alcohol
c.
prescription drugs (thalidomide)
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Explain the processes of childbirth in humans. P. 512-513 Include:
a.
dilating stage
b.
expulsion stage
c.
placental stage
37.
Identify chemical control hormones associated with implantation, birth and lactation. pages
512-513 Include:
a. Progesterone
b.
Oxytocin
c. prolactin
38.
Analyze examples where scientific understanding was enhanced or revised as a result of the
invention of a technology and specifically describe techniques used to monitor various stages of
embryonic or fetal development. P. 510, 607 608 Include:
a. Ultrasound
b. Amniocentesis
c.
Fetoscopy
d.
CVS (chorionic villi sampling)
Reproductive Systems: Strategies
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distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction
Define various types of asexual reproduction. Appendix A Include:
a. Budding p. 184, 456
b. binary fission p. 134
c. spore production p. 166, 154
d.
fragmentation p. 186, 155
e. parthenogenesis p. 186
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Core Lab #4: “Reproductive Structures in Flowers”, p. 176-177
Describe mitosis and meiosis within plant reproduction. P. 175-181
Observe, identify and give the function of the basic structures of sexual reproduction in
flowering plants. Include:
a. Pistil
b. Stamen
c. Pollen
d. Ovules
e. Seed
f.
fruit
44.
Compare the structure of monocot and dicot seeds p. 175
45.
Describe the process of sexual reproduction in flowering plants pages 175-181