This study booklet is tailored for BIO130H: Molecular and Cell Biology which is offered in every winter semester at the University of Toronto. The booklet is filled with illustrations, detailed explanations, and structured summaries that help reinforce learning. Whether you are preparing for exams or reviewing lecture material, this study guide will keep you organized and focused throughout the BIO130H course. If you are studying basic cell and molecular biology at other institutions or universities, it will also be very helpful.
Contents in this booklet
There are total of 84 pages of hand-written and colour-coded notes in this study booklet.
First half of the course:
- Week 1 (6 pages) – Basic concepts in molecular and cellular biology
- Week 2 (5 pages) – Amino acids and protein structures
- Week 3 (7 pages) – Genome, DNA packaging, and overview of DNA replication
- Week 4 (9 pages) – Detailed DNA replication, DNA damage and repair mechanism
- Week 5 (6 pages) – Detailed RNA transcription in pro- and eukaryotes
- Week 6 (4 pages) – Eukaryotic mRNA processing
- Week 7 (5 pages) – Detailed protein translation
Second half of the course:
- Week 8 (5 pages) – Membrane composition, structure, and fluidity
- Week 9 (8 pages) – Membrane permeability and transport
- Week 10 (8 pages) – Intracellular compartments and protein sorting
- Week 11 (14 pages) – Biology of cytoskeleton, cell junctions, and extracellular matrix
- Week 12 (7 pages) – Cell cycle
How contents in this study booklet organized?
The notes are organized based on materials taught in class every week, from Week 1 to Week 12. Even though some concepts may be covered differently from semester to semester, you can easily find them in this set of notes.
How to use the notes effectively?
You may colour print the notes, and use them to help the organization and understanding of the lecture materials.
For students who are using iPad or other digital tools to study, you may upload these notes to your choice of note-taking app such as Notability or Goodnotes, and annotate according to your class schedule. This will also make the search of specific topic easier.
Will these notes replace slides or course materials provided by professor?
The short answer is NO. While this study booklet is a valuable resource for reinforcing key concepts in BIO130H, it is not intended to replace the lecture slides or other course materials provided by your professor. Instead, it should be used as a supplementary tool to enhance your understanding of the material covered in lectures and readings. The booklet offers concise summaries and diagrams that can aid in reviewing and preparing for exams, but it may not cover every detail or nuance discussed in class. For the best learning outcome, use this booklet in conjunction with your slides and any assigned course materials to ensure you have a comprehensive grasp of the course content.
Additional information about this digital download
Due to limitation of the server, once you have purchased the product, you will have 120 days to download it, which should be sufficient to cover the entire semester. Additionally, there are 3 re-downloads in total. If you lost previous download, please head to your account page and re-download the file. Any other issues, please contact our support.
Past Test Collection
If you are looking for past tests and exams for BIO130H, you may visit BIO130H Past Test Collection.
Extra Note for Students who Speak Mandarin
For students from who speak Mandarin, it may be helpful to use this notes along with recordings of my past teaching session. Please visit BIO130H YouTube Playlist for details (Teaching sessions are offered in language of Mandarin Chinese).
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