| Course Description: |
This introductory college-level Biology course tests the student’s knowledge and understanding of fundamental biology topics, including the scientific method, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution. Other key biology topics, such as biological chemistry, cellular metabolism, molecular biology, comparative animal biology, introductory microbiology, plant anatomy and physiology, and general principles of ecology will be introduced as well.
| Course Objectives: |
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize, interpret, and apply major biological topics, including those in cellular biology, genetics, ecology, and evolution.
- Differentiate the steps of the scientific method and show how it is applied in biological sciences.
- Interpret historical events and experiments that contributed to our current understanding of biological sciences.
- Identify and define key facts, principles, processes, and theories in biology.
- Distinguish the interrelationships between different subjects within biology, including cellular biology, chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, botany, comparative animal biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
| E-Textbook: |
Title: McGraw Hill Textbook: Biology, 14th Edition (2024 Release), By Sylvia S. Mader and Michael Windelspecht
| Open Educational Resources (OER's) |
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| Accommodating Student Disabilities |
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Course Details
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive understanding of key concepts in Biology
Practical skills that can be applied in real-world scenarios
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in this subject area
Transferable knowledge that builds your academic foundation