Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SAYA-0002 Organization's ID: BIO101B Organization: Saylor Academy Location: Classroom-based Dates Offered: 4/1/2014 - 3/31/2017 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introductory Biology Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide students with the understanding and appreciation of common biological topics. Specifically in the study of the smallest units within biology: molecules and cells. Learning Outcomes: Relate biological concepts to daily living Characterize biological principles common to all organisms Recognize the common relationships among scientific fields Transfer and apply biological knowledge to solve problems in different settings Describe the structure and function of biological macromolecules Describe the structure and function of cellular components Explain the significance of biological principles to other fields of study Apply and evaluate application of the scientific method Explain how matter and energy are stored and transformed by living systems Explain how information is stored, copied, transferred, and expressed in biological systems General Topics: An introduction to biology: the nature of science, modern biology, and biology systems and water Basic chemistry: atoms and molecules, and thermodynamics Biological molecules: water and organic molecules, acids and bases, and biological macromolecules Cells and cell membrane: transport (membranes, diffusion, and osmosis), and cellular organization Enzymes, metabolism, and cellular respiration: reactions Photosynthesis: light reactions, the Calvin Cycle, photorespiration, C-4 photosynthesis, and Crassulacean Acid Metabolism photosynthesis Cellular reproduction: mitosis - molecular biology, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), and cell division Cellular reproduction: meiosis - chromosomes, chromatids, and chromatin, and cell division Mendelian Genetics and chromosomes: introduction to genetics including heredity, Punnett squares, and sex-linked traits Gene expression: DNA, DNA replication and synthesis, transcription and translation, control of gene expression, and DNA technology in one's life Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Computer Based Training Laboratory Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Other Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Quizzes 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 Saylor Academy ARTH101: Art Appreciation (SAYA-0036) BIO101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology (SAYA-0019) BUS101: Introduction to Business (SAYA-0020) BUS103: Introduction to Financial Accounting (SAYA-0021) BUS105: Managerial Accounting (SAYA-0009) BUS200: Business Ethics (SAYA-0047) BUS202: Principles of Finance (SAYA-0022) BUS203: Principles of Marketing (SAYA-0023) BUS204: Business Statistics (SAYA-0037) BUS205: Business Law (SAYA-0024) View All Courses Page Content