Syllabus Information |
Spring 2022
Nov 24,2024 |
|
 |
||
 | Use this page to maintain syllabus information, learning objectives, required materials, and technical requirements for the course. |
| BI 101J - General Biology-Unseen Life on Earth |
|---|
|
Associated Term:
Spring 2022
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 related to microbial concepts. 4- Evaluate and critique scientific information from various sources (journals, magazines, newspapers, television, and the internet) for scientific reliability and validity. 5- Model the flow of information: the flow from genetic information (DNA) to phenotype (physical traits). 6-Apply concepts of Biology and Chemistry to understand DNA replication and protein synthesis. 7- Identify sources of genetic variation based on mutation, transformation, transduction and conjugation. 8- Describe the role of evolution at a cellular and molecular level. 9- Relate scientific technologies (Gene Therapy, Bioremediation, and Fermentation) to their impact on various areas of society such as medicine, industry, environment, and agriculture. 10- Diagram eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and explain the role of the major components of the cell, including how the components work together for cell function and replication. 11- Describe the role of microbes in food manufacturing, industry and ecology. 12- Recognize and explain the role of microorganisms in human health and disease. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
| Return to Previous | New Search |
|