Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

OOSL-0017

Organization's ID:

BIO101

Organization:

StraighterLine

Location:

Online

Length:

14 weeks (75 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Biology

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to be an introductory course in the biological sciences. Topics included are cell structure and function, bioenergetics, DNA structure and function, cell reproduction, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems.

Learning Outcomes:

describe the chemical composition of cells and analyze the various processes that happen at the cellular level
state the different types of cells and distinguish between mitosis and cytokinesis
compare and contrast the mendelian and chromosomal patterns of inheritance
enumerate the various applications of genomics and biotechnology
trace the evolution of plants
analyze the physical structure of plants and the process of transport of nutrients in plants
analyze the reproductive strategies of angiosperms
trace the evolution of invertebrates and create a table showing different classes of invertebrates
summarize the evolution of vertebrates from the paleozoic era, and the evolution of humans from primates
give an overview of the different functional systems and distinguish between the circulatory systems of invertebrates and vertebrates
outline the processes of ingestion and excretion in animals
explain the function of the sensory organs and describe the central and peripheral nervous systems
describe the respiratory organs and summarize the process of respiration in animals
classify living organisms and assess their effect of the biosphere