Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
OOSL-0017
Version:
5
Organization's ID:
BIO101
Organization:
StraighterLine
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced over 14 weeks (75 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Biology
Description

Objective:

This course addresses the fundamentals of biological science, from the structures and processes which demonstrate the unity of life, to the variations in organisms and ecosystems which highlight the diversity of life on Earth. Topics include the chemical basis of life, cellular structures and processes, genetics, evolution and population ecology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the molecular structure of major components of cells and determine their use for cellular metabolism and functions
  • Compare and contrast the structures, organization, and role in the environment of prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses
  • Compare and contrast the different forms of cellular reproduction and their effects on the genetic components of the cell and/or organism
  • Outline the biochemical pathways used by plant and animal cells to maintain their metabolism and synthesize necessary molecules
  • Analyze the effects of hereditary mechanisms and mutations on the genetics and phenotypes of organisms
  • Identify methods of cellular communication and determine how these methods affect homeostasis and overall functioning of the cell
  • Analyze the mechanisms involved in the microevolution of organisms
  • Identify how the structures, behaviors, and resource needs of organisms determine their role in their environment and in the biosphere

General Topics:

  • Checkpoint 1: The Study of Life Checkpoint 2: Chemical Foundation of Life Checkpoint 3: Biological Molecules Checkpoint 4: Cell Structure Checkpoint 5: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes Checkpoint 6: Metabolism Checkpoint 7: Cellular Respiration Checkpoint 8: Photosynthesis Checkpoint 9: Cell Communication Checkpoint 10: Cell Reproduction Checkpoint 11: Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction Checkpoint 12: Mendel's Experiments and Heredity Checkpoint 13: Modern Understandings of Inheritance Checkpoint 14: DNA Structure and Function Checkpoint 15: Genes and Proteins Checkpoint 16: Evolution and the Origin of Species Checkpoint 17: The Evolution of Populations Checkpoint 18: Ecology and the Biosphere Checkpoint 19: Population and Community Ecology Checkpoint 20: Ecosystems
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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