Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0019
Organization's ID:
BIO101
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
79.5 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 General Biology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a detailed introduction to molecular biology, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; water; and other compounds that make up the cell. Particular emphasis on the cell membrane, mitosis and meiosis, genetics and gene expression, transcription and translation, and cellular metabolism.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Characterize biological principles common to all organisms
  • Recognize the common relationships among scientific fields
  • Demonstrate skills in using laboratory equipment
  • Describe the structure and function of cellular components.
  • Relate biological concepts to daily living
  • Explain the significance of biological principles to other fields of study
  • Apply and evaluate application of the scientific method
  • Transfer and apply your biological knowledge to solve problems in different settings
  • Explain how matter and energy are stored and transformed by living systems
  • Explain how information is stored, copied, transferred, and expressed in biological systems
  • Describe the structure and function of biological macromolecules

General Topics:

  • Introduction to biology
  • Basic chemistry
  • Biological molecules
  • Cells and membranes
  • Enzymes, metabolism, and cellular respiration
  • Photosynthesis
  • Mitosis
  • Meiosis
  • Mendelian genetics and chromosomes
  • Gene expression
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials