The purpose and goals of this course are to 1) present a general overview of the biological sciences and 2) relate the importance of biology in every day life. This course focuses on the diversity of life on earth and seeks to emphasize the interrelationships between the biological and other sciences. Laboratory investigations and research problems in biology are included in the course work.
Course Topics:
1. The Scientific Method
2. Cell Structure and Function
3. Taxonomy and Biological Classification
4. Microbiology - Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi
5. Botany and Multicellular Plants
6. Invertebrate Zoology
7. Vertebrate Zoology
8. Human Biology
Subject-Related Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course students should be able to or know:
The importance of cells and the basic types of cells and viruses.
The types of chemicals and structures found within cells, their functions and how they are made.
That all cells require energy, and ways in which it is obtained and converted to maintain homeostasis and fuel growth and development.
Investigate and identify cellular processes including homeostasis, permeability, energy production, transportation of molecules, disposal of wastes, function of cellular parts,and synthesis of new molecules.
Interpret the functions of systems in organisms including circulatory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, integumentary, skeletal, respiratory, muscular, excretory, andimmune.
Compare the structures and functions of viruses to cells and describe the role of virusesin causing diseases and conditions such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome,common colds, smallpox, influenza, and warts; and identify and describe the role of bacteria in maintaining health such as in digestion and in causing diseases such as in streptococcus infections and diphtheria.
Evaluate the significance of structural and physiological adaptations of plants to their environments.
Skill-related Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course students should:
1. Have started to think analytically, synthetically, critically and creatively about biology.
2. Have learned how to communicate their biological observations in writing.
3. Have obtained many of the basic skills needed to use a microscope.
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