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| BI 1305 - Principles of Biology |
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Associated Term:
Fall of 2018
Learning Objectives: COURSE DESCRIPTION: 5 credit hours. 3 hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week. Offered fall and spring semesters. A foundation emphasizing human interaction and place within all levels of the biosphere and the scientific process. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Science Program at Seward County Community College provides opportunities to improve and enhance each student’s understanding and comprehension of the natural world through a variety of courses and experience to develop a scientifically literate citizen. SCCC OUTCOMES: 1. Outcome #1 Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations 2. Outcome #2 Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations. 3. Outcome #3 Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations. 4. Outcome #4 Demonstrate mathematical skills using a variety of techniques and technologies. 5. Outcome #5 Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information. 6. Outcome #6 Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy. 7. Outcome #7 Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the diverse cultures, creeds, and lifestyles of America and the world community. COURSE OUTCOMES: 1. Students will be able to develop a simple experimental design to test a hypothesis. 2. Students should be able to communicate effectively through scientific reporting. 3. Students will be able to determine living things from non-living things. 4. Students will be to identify biological macromolecules and explain their structure and function. 5. Students will be able to identify the structures and their functions with the cell. 6. Students will be able to describe the function of photosynthesis and respiration and their relationship and importance. 7. Students should be able to differentiate between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell. 8. Students will be able to describe the nature of DNA, how it is replicated and how it is partitioned into genes and chromosomes. 9. Students will be able to identify the stages of mitotically and meiotically dividing cells. 10. Students will be able to carry out mono and dihybrid crosses. 11. Students should be able to describe the process of evolution, and the mechanisms that drive it. 12. Students will be able to describe, in their own words, the theory of natural selection. 13. Students will be able to use the language and concepts of science appropriately and effectively in written and oral communication. 14. Students will be able to use the methodologies and models of science to select, define, solve and evaluate problems independently and collaboratively. 15. Students will be able to adequately design, conduct, communicate, and evaluate relatively basic but meaningful experiments. 16. Students will be able to make scientifically based decisions and solve problems drawing on concepts and experiences from relevant areas. 17. Students will be able to evaluate critically; evidence, interpretations, results and solutions related to the course content within a real life context. 18. Students will be able to explain scientifically related knowledge claims as products of a scientific inquiry process. 19. Students will be able to demonstrate research skills necessary to access needed data to support scientific inquiry. 20. Students will be able to ask meaningful questions about real world scientific issues including problems that lack satisfactory answers. COURSE OUTLINE: 1. What is Biology and the Scientific Method. 2. The Organization of Life, Chemical and Cellular 3. Enzymes and Biochemical Pathways. (Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis) 4. DNA and RNA 5. Mitosis, Meiosis 6. Mendelian Genetics 7. Diversity Within a Species, Evolution, Speciation, Natural Selection 8. Ecosystem Organization, Community Interactions, Population Ecology 9. The Classification and Evolution of Organisms 10. Microorganisms 11. Plants, Animals INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: A. Lecture – discussion B. Laboratory experiments and recitation sessions C. Report writing and laboratory exercises D. Problem solving assignments E. Use of biology software, and video viewing F. Demonstrations related to subject Required Materials: TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: This is an e-book: purchase a card from the bookstore, or register online. Enger, Concepts In Biology 14e - Connect Plus Biology,McGraw Hill Technical Requirements: 1. SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation, homework, and lab reports. 2. SCCC Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by essay questions that allow the student to illustrate knowledge, depth of understanding, and creativity 3. SCCC Outcome #3 will be assessed and measured by essay questions that allow the student to illustrate knowledge, depth of understanding, and creativity 4. SCCC Outcome #4 will be assessed and measured by class exams, homework, and lab reports. 5. SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by the student score on course exams and lab reports 6. SCCC Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by laboratory investigations for demonstrating the use of technology to answer questions. 7. SCCC Outcome #7 will be assessed and measured by discussion questions that allow the student to illustrate knowledge, depth of understanding, and creativity; problem-based learning. ADA STATEMENT: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Dean of Students at 620-417-1106 or going to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room 149 A. CORE OUTCOMES PROJECT: The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed, the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents. 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