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BIO100
1994 Fall - 9999 |
LEC
4.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad LAB
0.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.4 Load |
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Biology
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A one-semester introductory course covering basic principles
and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter
and energy in biological systems are explored. Field trips may be required at
students' expense. Prerequisites: None. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Natural Sciences
(Quantitative) - [SQ] |
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MCCCD Official Course
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BIO100
1994 Fall - 9999 |
Biology
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Describe
and/or utilize the Scientific Method. (I) |
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Describe
the basic characteristics shared by all living things. (I) |
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Identify
and describe the basic chemistry fundamentals involved in the structure and
life processes of living things. (II) |
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Identify
and describe the structure and functioning of cells. (III) |
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Describe
the arrangement and function of tissues, organs, and organ systems in multicellular organisms. (IV) |
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Analyze the processes of cellular metabolism and the
related energy transformations, organic molecules and cell structures. (V) |
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Identify
and describe the importance of and the components of homeostasis. (VI) |
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Describe
and examine the various kinds of reproduction. (VII) |
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Describe and analyze the processes involved in the
biochemistry of DNA and other biochemicals of
genetics (including protein synthesis). (VIII) |
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Analyze
the events and processes involved in inheritance. (VIII) |
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Describe
and analyze the processes that result in mutations. (VIII) |
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Describe
and analyze the processes involved in evolution and their impact on all
living things. (IX) |
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Identify
and describe the basic concepts of taxonomy and how they relate to the
classification of all living things. (X) |
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Identify
and analyze the basic principles of ecology. (XI) |
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BIO100
1994 Fall - 9999 |
Biology
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I. Introduction A. Scientific Method B. Characteristics of Living Things II. Chemistry Fundamentals A. Inorganic B. Organic III. Cell Structure and Function A. Procaryotic B. Eucaryotic IV. Organization of Multicellular
Organisms A. Tissues B. Organs C. Organ Systems V. Energy Utilization A. Photosynthesis B. Cellular Respiration VI. Homeostasis VII. Reproduction A. Asexual B. Sexual VIII. Genetics A. Classical B. Molecular C. Population IX. Evolution A. Microevolution B. Macroevolution X. Taxonomy and Classification XI. Ecology |
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