This course will expose students to the breadth of biological concepts by including cell and molecular biology, organismal structure and function, genetics and heredity, evolution, and ecology. The course will engage students in science as a structured process that generates and refines knowledge through evidence-based decisions. It will emphasize the value and contributions of life science to society.
Outcomes: 1. By the end of this course, you will develop academic skills such as: a. Reading a science textbook to support your learning; b. Note-taking and study strategies; c. Strategies for succeeding during an exam; 2. Students will also develop scientific process skills such as: a. Access, evaluation, integration, and documentation of scientific information; b. Developing logical arguments with evidence; c. Recognition of the importance of inference and interpretation; d. Addressing and using the concepts of theory, hypothesis, law, and fact, and the dynamic nature of science; 3. By the end of the course, you will be able to use appropriate methods of critical thinking to investigate scientific or societal issues and engage in informed, rational decision-making; 4. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of: a. Cell and molecular biology; b. Organismal structure and function; c. Genetics and heredity; d. Evolution; e. Ecology; 5. And finally, you will be able explain the importance of science to society writing utensil to every quiz. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. Quiz dates may be adjusted within a class period or two, depending on our progress.
Outcomes: 1. By the end of this course, you will develop academic skills such as: a. Reading a science textbook to support your learning; b. Note-taking and study strategies; c. Strategies for succeeding during an exam; 2. Students will also develop scientific process skills such as: a. Access, evaluation, integration, and documentation of scientific information; b. Developing logical arguments with evidence; c. Recognition of the importance of inference and interpretation; d. Addressing and using the concepts of theory, hypothesis, law, and fact, and the dynamic nature of science; 3. By the end of the course, you will be able to use appropriate methods of critical thinking to investigate scientific or societal issues and engage in informed, rational decision-making; 4. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of: a. Cell and molecular biology; b. Organismal structure and function; c. Genetics and heredity; d. Evolution; e. Ecology; 5. And finally, you will be able explain the importance of science to society writing utensil to every quiz. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. Quiz dates may be adjusted within a class period or two, depending on our progress.