BIOL& 100: Survey of Biology

Download as PDF

Class Program

Biology

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091487

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science with Lab

Description

Covers the basic biological principles and processes for the non-science major. Includes a basic survey of cell biology, inheritance, reproduction, genetics, classification, evolution, ecology and principles of living systems. Includes laboratory.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Know basic knowledge of life at its many levels of organization (from cells to the biosphere) to evaluate biological concepts in their daily lives.

Program Learning Outcomes

Be able to understand major Biological principles, the diversity and complexity of life, a basic Biological vocabulary and the relationships between Biology, technology & society to successfully complete written exams, quizzes and laboratory assignments.

Program Learning Outcomes

Be able to know and appreciate the principles of Biology and understand "headline" topics in Biology and the relevance & importance of Biology in their lives and in the decisions they make in the future.

Program Learning Outcomes

Know how to utilize and manipulate laboratory equipment, specimens and supplies to investigate biological phenomena through applying the scientific method in the laboratory.

Program Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

Survey of the scope of Biology - characteristics of life, life at its many levels & its diverse forms.
The process of science, the scientific method.
Ecology - the biosphere, ecosystems, population & community ecology.
Genetics - cell cycle, cell division and patterns of inheritance.
Evolution - microevolution, macroevolution, natural selection & classification.
Reproduction - various strategies, human reproduction.
Relevance & inter-relatedness of Biology to other sciences, technology & society.