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Course Title: Majors Organismal Physiology
Title Abbreviation: MAJORS ORGANISMAL PHYS
Department: BIOL&
Course #: 223
Credits: 5
Variable: No
IUs: 5.5
CIP: 260101
EPC: n/a
REV: 2018
Course Description
For students intending to major in the sciences. Animal development and physiology, plant development and physiology, including photosynthesis. Final 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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