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Course Title: Majors Cell/Molecular Biology
Title Abbreviation: MAJORS CELL/MOLECULAR
Department: BIOL&
Course #: 222
Credits: 5
Variable: No
IUs: 5.5
CIP: 260401
EPC: n/a
REV: 2018
Course Description
For students intending to major in the sciences. Metabolism and energetics, structure and function of biomolecules, cell structure and function, current applications of biotechnology and molecular biology. Second course of three-quarter series. Lab included.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 and MATH 099 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. CHEM& 161 with a 2.0 or higher or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 161, or instructor permission.
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:
General Education Learning Values & Outcomes
Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.
2. Critical Thinking
Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 2.9 Apply and/or create problem-solving strategies to successfully adapt to unpredictable and/or changing environments.
8. Mathematical Reasoning
Definition: Understanding and applying concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning in a variety of contexts, both academic and non-academic.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 8.3 Interpret information and reasoning expressed mathematically (for example in spreadsheets, diagrams, charts, formulas, etc.).
9. Scientific Literacy
Definition: Understanding scientific principles, and analyzing and applying scientific information in a variety of contexts.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 9.1 Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific concepts. 9.2 Demonstrate their understanding of the principles of scientific methods, analysis, and reasoning.
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