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Biology 101: Introduction to Biology
40 hours (10 weeks).
December 2012 - April 2022.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:compare and contrast the nucleic acids DNA and RNA; differentiate the parts of cells and explain cell biology; understand genetics and the principles of heredity; describe and analyze metabolic biochemistry; classify organisms to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of taxonomy; analyze how the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, musculo-skeletal, nervous and immune systems work; demonstrate how ecosystems form and evolve; illustrate the theory and principles of evolution; and explain the history of life on Earth.
Course materials are presented via audio visual materials. Major topics include: science basics; inorganic chemistry review for biology; organic chemistry introduction; nucleic acids of DNA and RNA; enzymatic biochemistry; cell membranes; cell structure and organelles; DNA replication's processes and steps; transcription and translation processes; genetic mutations; metabolic biochemistry; cell division; the muscular skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems; the nervous and endocrine systems; reproduction and development in animals; and genetics and principles of heredity; ecological principles; principles of evolution; earth's timeline and evolution; phylogeny and organism classification; and molecular biology lab techniques.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Biology, Natural Sciences, or as a general education requirement (12/16).
