Perfect introduction to life sciences for beginners starting their learning journey.
This course is designed to Introduce the basic concepts of life. Includes discussion of cellular and organismal biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and interaction among all living organisms. Addresses applications of biology in a global community.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:Apply the scientific method to problems encountered in everyday life. Provide examples of the historic development of current scientific thought. Demonstrate basic skills of metric measuring, data collection, data interpretation, and microscope use.
Interpret simulations of biological systems and relate them to concrete applications. Describe basic concepts in the field of chemistry and biochemistry. Describe plant structures and functions including reproductive biology, development, and regulation of systems.
Identify the internal and external structures of both the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and define the functions of each. Recognize energy pathways such as photosynthesis, respiration, and overall cellular metabolism. Describe the basic processes of mitosis and meiosis and relate them to the life cycle of organisms.
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