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BI 101F - General Biology-Survey of Biology |
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Associated Term:
Summer 2019
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1- Apply scientific inquiry to biological sciences concepts. 2- Describe the steps involved in scientific inquiry and distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory. 3- Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information concepts in cell biology. 4- Evaluate and critique scientific information from various sources (journals, magazines, newspapers, television, and the internet) for scientific reliability and 5- validity. 5- Model the flow of information: the flow from genetic information (DNA) to phenotype (physical traits). 6- Describe the role of evolution at a cellular and molecular level. 7- Apply concepts of Biology and Chemistry to understand metabolic pathways. 8- Relate scientific technologies to their impact on various areas of society such as medicine, industry, environment, and agriculture. 9- Diagram a cell and explain the role of the major components of the cell, including how the components work together for cell function and replication. 10- Describe patterns of inheritance based on meiosis. 11- Identify sources of genetic variation based on mutation, meiotic processes and sexual reproduction Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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