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 Department:    BIOL&

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    260101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

This NON-MAJORS course begins with the study of scientific method, and continues with the study of chemistry of life, cells, metabolism, heredity, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of life. This course is intended to show students the relevancy of biology in everyday life. Lab included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Recommended that students complete Math 98 and English 99 both with a C or better prior to taking this course.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Natural Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. After completing this course, the student will be able to understand the basic principles or concepts of life which include: biological history and method, basic chemistry of life, energy processing, diversity of life, ecology, heredity, and evolution of life. The student will learn an international perspective of science via the exploration of the scientific method and cultural influences. Lab exercises will merge lecture content with critical thinking opportunities.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Philosophy and history of biology
2. Inorganic chemistry
3. Organic chemistry (chemistry of life)
4. Cell biology
5. Cell division
6. Cellular energetics: photosynthesis and respiration
7. Ecology: living community
8. Heredity
9. Evolution: historic and current theory
10. Diversity of life: explore variety of life forms
11. Scientists in biology
12. New technology