BIO 100 - Life Science

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
This course introduces fundamental concepts pertaining to the scientific method, characteristics of life, biological organization, cellular metabolism, reproduction, central dogma, human biology, evolution and ecology/environmental relationships. Students become informed citizens regarding the intersections of biology and daily life. This course is for non-science majors and does not satisfy a biology requirement for the biology major.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:

Evaluate experimental design.
Describe the characteristics of life.
Identify the levels of biological organization from the atom to biosphere.
Explain cellular and organismal reproduction.
Explain biotechnologies using the theory of central dogma.
Explain the relationship between human biology and disease.
Detail the evidence and mechanisms of evolution through natural selection and speciation.
Evaluate ecological principles and the impact and potential solutions to the increasing impacts of human activity on the environment.
Interpret scientific data to draw a conclusion.

Listed Topics

Experimental design
Characteristics of life
Biological organization
Reproduction
Central dogma and biotechnologies
Human biology and disease
Evolution
Ecology/environmental biology

Reference Materials
Textbook and contemporary learning materials

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 2/13/2021

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