BIO 110 - Introduction to Biological Science

 
Description
This course is an introduction to fundamental life processes. Emphasis is on molecular biology that includes the study of micro and macro molecules. Cellular biology is also emphasized including structure, function, reproduction and genetics. This course incorporates an introduction to laboratory skills that includes the scientific method, metric system, and microscopy. Many institutions will accept this course as a science elective for non-biology majors. This course does not satisfy a biology requirement for biology majors. Students who plan on transferring to a four-year institution should consult a transfer counselor

1. Apply the scientific method to interpret data and solve problems based on evidence.
2. Detail atomic structure, types of chemical bonds and the relationship between molecular structure and function.
3. Distinguish between the molecular structures for the four categories of biomolecules.
4. Demonstrate the proper use of the compound light microscope to visualize cell structure.
5. Connect the flow of information in Central Dogma of Biology.
6. Compare the individual phases and outcomes of mitosis and meiosis.
7. Summarize the major stages of cellular respiration.
8. Perform Punnett square analysis to identify variations in the population with respect to genetic disorders.

1. Scientific Method
2. Metric system
3. Microscopy
4. Chemistry of life
5. Cell structure and function
6. Cellular respiration
7. Mitosis and meiosis

• Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning

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