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BIOL101 Biological Science I
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Biology
- I. Course Number and Title
- BIOL101 Biological Science I
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3750
- IV. Prerequisites
- Reading Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; Math Level 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better); Writing Level 4 or COMP090 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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This course satisfies the General Education requirement for Scientific Literacy.
Lecture-laboratory format to include in-class and/or online presentation of content material and participation in hands-on and/or virtual laboratory exercises. Topics are presented in various modes including, but not limited to, traditional lecture style, online presentation, group exercises, computer simulations, and/or online research. This course does not meet the curriculum requirements for biology majors.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is an introduction to processes common to all living organisms. Science and the scientific method are described. Topics include: cell structure, energy transfer in plants and animals, classical genetics, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, and evolution. This course does not meet the curriculum requirements for biology majors.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
- explain the meaning of scientific thought and identify the steps to the scientific method [Scientific Literacy];
- describe the organization and function of living cells;
- explain the mechanics of energy transformations in living systems;
- explain the process of genetic inheritance;
- describe the techniques related to genetic engineering; and
- explain the concepts of evolution and natural selection.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
The following topics are presented:
- biology as a science
- biochemistry of the cell
- cell structure and function
- metabolism: energy and enzymes
- photosynthesis
- cellular respiration
- cell division: mitosis and meiosis
- mendelian genetics
- non-mendelian genetics
- human genetics
- molecular genetics
- recombinant DNA and biotechnology
- evolution
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Exams, quizzes, laboratory exercises, class participation, and projects as specified in the individual instructor's course format will be utilized. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Students use educational resources as approved by the department and specified in the individual instructor's course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 11/06; Core Goals/Objectives added 4/06; Revised 6/09; Dept name change, 8/21/2012; New Core 8/2015