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Summer 2019
Oct 31,2024 |
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| BI 103E - 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. 2- Describe the steps involved in scientific inquiry and distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory. 3- Evaluate and critique scientific information from various sources (journals, magazines, newspapers, television, the internet) for scientific reliability and validity. 4- Engage in logical methodology and communicate via mathematical and graphical models. 5- Describe the phylogenetic relationships among organisms and arrange them on a phylogenetic tree 6- Describe natural selection and speciation and be able to describe the evolution of a novel trait/species 7- Relate the structure of phylogenetic trees to the history of biological evolution 8- Describe the ecosystematic roles of organisms, populations and communities 9- Diagram the flow of energy and matter through ecosystems 10- Evaluate selective advantages of various organismal interactions 11- Relate patterns of population growth to ecosystem dynamics 12- Define sustainable resource use and describe the role of humans in ecosystems 13- Make accurate measurements and be proficient at using biological tools such as microscopes, pipettes, etc. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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