Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UPIS-0027
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
Bio 200
Organization:
UPI Study
Location:
Online
Length:
89.5 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Biology for Nonmajors
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to deepen students’ understanding of advanced biological sciences, including genetic inheritance, evolution, and ecological systems. Students will explore the molecular basis of life and the complexity of biological systems by studying DNA, gene expression, biotechnology, and biodiversity. The course emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and experimental design, with real-world applications in genomics, population genetics, and conservation biology. Ethical issues such as genetic engineering and climate change are also addressed, preparing students to apply advanced biological concepts in academic, professional, and environmental contexts.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define and explain key biological principles, including evolution, genetic inheritance, and ecological systems, to establish a foundation in advanced biology.
  • Describe molecular processes such as DNA replication, transcription, translation, and gene regulation in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.
  • Apply biotechnological tools and techniques to genome mapping, sequencing, and real-world challenges like genetic engineering and biodiversity conservation.
  • Analyze structural and functional adaptations in organisms and evaluate their roles in supporting ecological stability.
  • Evaluate ethical implications and design scientific investigations related to gene regulation, immune responses, and environmental interventions.

General Topics:

  • Modern Understandings of Inheritance
  • DNA Structure and Function
  • Genes, Proteins and Gene Expression
  • Biotechnology and Genomics
  • Evolution and Population Genetics
  • Phylogenies Biodiversity
  • Biodiversity
  • Prokaryotes and Protists
  • Fungi, Plants and Seed plants
  • Animal Diversity
  • Invertebrates and Vertebrates
  • Plant Form and Function
  • Plant Reproduction and Nutrition
  • The Animal Body, Homeostasis Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System
  • Nervous and Endocrine Systems
  • The Musculoskeletal System, Circulatory, Respiratory, and Excretory Systems
  • Integrated Biological Systems: Homeostasis, Immunity, and Reproduction
  • Animal Reproduction and Development
  • Ecology
  • Population and Community Ecology
  • Ecosystems
  • Conservation Biology
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Assignment
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies