Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ICS-0207 Organization's ID: SCI120 Organization: Penn Foster College Location: Classroom-based Length: Self-paced (52 weeks) Dates Offered: 9/1/2021 - 8/31/2024 6/1/2018 - 8/31/2021 11/1/2012 - 5/31/2018 1/1/2004 - 10/31/2012 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Biology This course is recommended for non-science majors. Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to explain the origin of life and the relationships between all living things. It describes how a significant number of organisms are structured and how they work, to enable students to intelligently discuss the various forms of life and their processes. Learning Outcomes: Describe the characteristics of living things Explain and apply the scientific method Explain the process of photosynthesis Describe the basic traits of organic molecules Describe the traits of cancer and explain how it develops List the characteristics of the major classes of invertebrates Discuss the functions of four types of animal tissues Identify the components and functions of major human organ systems Identify and explain the components of the immune system Describe the organization and development of communities, as well as the characteristics of ecosystems Identify the structure and function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Identify basic chemistry and the properties of water Describe the steps involved in cellular respiration Explain the processes of mitosis and meiosis and identify the phases of each Discuss the basic principles of both Mendelian and modern genetics Describe the structure and function of DNA and RNA List the domains and kingdoms of living organisms Discuss Darwin's theory of natural selection and evolution Compare and contrast the types of natural selection and evolution Compare and contrast the traits of microorganisms Differentiate between major plant groups and outline their characteristics Identify and describe basic plant anatomy, responses, and reproduction Name and describe seven classes of nonextinct vertebrates Explain the factors that influence population growth Explain the effects modern human society has had on many of the world's ecosystems General Topics: The cell, genetics, evolution and the diversity of life, structure and function in plants and animals, and ecology Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Discussion Lectures Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Penn Foster College Business Statistics (ICS-0044) Computer Applications (ICS-0167) Earth Science (ICS-0208) Foundation Skills in Math (ICS-0244) Intermediate Algebra (ICS-0254) Introduction to Biology (ICS-0207) Introduction to Business (ICS-0046) Nutrition (ICS-0160) Pre-Calculus (ICS-0240) Principles of Management (ICS-0069) View All Courses Page Content