BIOL 100 Concepts of Biology

This is an introductory course for non-science majors. The course will provide an introduction to the principles and processes that apply to living systems including a broad range of current biological issues. It meets for an equivalent of 5 contact hours per week with a minimum of 2 contact hours devoted to laboratory/investigative activities.

Credits

4.00 Credits

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

BIOL 100Concepts of Biology

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

4.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This is an introductory course for non-science majors. The course will provide an introduction to the principles and processes that apply to living systems including a broad range of current biological issues. It meets for an equivalent of 5 contact hours per week with a minimum of 2 contact hours devoted to laboratory/investigative activities.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of evolution  (SBOE #1) (CSI GE #1)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of structure and funtion (SBOE #1) (CSI GE #1)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Information Flow, Exchange, and Storage.  (SBOE #1) (CSI GE #1)
  • Demonstrate an understandingof Pathways and Transformations of Energy and Matter.  (SBOE #1)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Biological systems (SBOE #1) (CSI GE #1)
  • Demonstrate competence in aplication of the process of science (SBOE #2 & #5)  (CSI GE #1)
  • Demonstrate competence in the ability to communicate & collaborate using biological concepts (SBOE #3) (CSI GE #2)
  • Demonstrate competence in the ability to understand the interrelation between science and society (SBOE #4) (CSI GE #3)

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies