There are four hours of lecture and group discussion per week, and two hours of laboratory work. Weekly journal article and/or textbook readings will be required.
1. Scientific Thinking
- Making observations
- Formulating and testing hypotheses
- Scientific theories
2. Molecules of Life & the Cell
- Macromolecules and Lipids
- Main components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
3. DNA, Genes and Inheritance
- The cell cycle: mitosis and meiosis
- Basics of Mendelian inheritance
4. Evolution
- Darwin’s research
- The theory of evolution by natural selection
5. Origin and Diversification of Life
- Theories of the origin of life
- Key events in life history
- Phylogeny and the tree of life
- Domains and kingdoms of life
6. Ecology
- How populations are studied
- Community interactions
- Human activities and ecosystems
7. Plant Form and Function (content may include)
- The diversity of the Kingdom Plantae
- Plant support and growth
- Resource acquisition in plants
- Gas exchange and transport in plants
- Plant reproduction
8. Animal Form and Function (content may include)
- The diversity of the Kingdom Animalia
- Nutrition, feeding and digestion
- Circulation and respiration
- Excretion and osmoregulation
- Reproduction
- Nervous systems
9. Weekly discussion on current relevant topics in biology
10. Laboratory techniques in biology including:
- The use of the microscope to observe cells
- Collecting and identifying organisms
- Use of dichotomous keys
- Identification of different animal and plant tissues and structures
- Observation and discussion of animal and plant structure and function
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss essential biological concepts and principles.
- Explain the scientific method, including the use of hypotheses and experiments.
- Describe the organization and diversity of life.
- Explain the principles of inheritance.
- Explain the process of evolution by natural selection.
- Describe the ecological relationships among living organisms and between them and the environment.
- Describe selected physiological processes in plants and animals.
- Conduct basic laboratory experiments and interpret the observations and results.
- Apply biological concepts and principles in the discussion of issues of current societal relevance.
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
| TYPE OF EVALUATION | MARKS |
| Class tests and assignments | 20-25 |
| Laboratory assessments | 5-10 |
| Laboratory examination | 15-20 |
| Midterm examination | 25-30 |
| Final examination | 30-35 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Notes:
1. Class Tests and Assignments:
Class tests and assignments are a compulsory component of this course. A minimum of 50% of the tests and assignments must be completed to get credit for the course.
2. Laboratory Activities:
Laboratory experiments and assignments are a compulsory component of this course. A minimum of 50% of the laboratory experiments and assignments must be completed to receive a P or better grade in the course.
3. Comprehensive Examinations:
There will be one midterm which will cover the course content to that point. The final examination will cover the entire course. If the student achieves a better grade on the final exam than on the midterm examination, the midterm grade will be raised to equal that achieved on the final examination.
ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½BIOL 1100 Laboratory Manual
The student should consult the Bookstore for the latest required course materials or textbooks.
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