Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/14/93  

BIO100      946-999

LEC
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3 Period(s)
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Biology Concepts

A one-semester introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored. Field trips may be required at students' expense. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

   

BIO100   946-999

Biology Concepts

1.

Describe and/or utilize the Scientific Method. (I)

2.

Describe the basic characteristics shared by all living things. (I)

3.

Identify and describe the basic chemistry fundamentals involved in the structure and life processes of living things. (II)

4.

Identify and describe the structure and functioning of cells. (III)

5.

Describe the arrangement and function of tissues, organs, and organ systems in multicellular organisms. (IV)

6.

Analyze the processes of cellular metabolism and the related energy transformations, organic molecules and cell structures. (V)

7.

Identify and describe the importance of and the components of homeostasis. (VI)

8.

Describe and examine the various kinds of reproduction. (VII)

9.

Describe and analyze the processes involved in the biochemistry of DNA and other biochemicals of genetics (including protein synthesis). (VIII)

10.

Analyze the events and processes involved in inheritance. (VIII)

11.

Describe and analyze the processes that result in mutations. (VIII)

12.

Describe and analyze the processes involved in evolution and their impact on all living things. (IX)

13.

Identify and describe the basic concepts of taxonomy and how they relate to the classification of all living things. (X)

14.

Identify and analyze the basic principles of ecology. (XI)
   
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

   

BIO100   946-999

Biology Concepts

 

    I. Introduction
      A. Scientific Method
      B. Characteristics of Living Things
    II. Chemistry Fundamentals
      A. Inorganic
      B. Organic
    III. Cell Structure and Function
      A. Procaryotic
      B. Eucaryotic
    IV. Organization of Multicellular Organisms
      A. Tissues
      B. Organs
      C. Organ Systems
    V. Energy Utilization
      A. Photosynthesis
      B. Cellular Respiration
    VI. Homeostasis VII. Reproduction
      A. Asexual
      B. Sexual
    VIII. Genetics
      A. Classical
      B. Molecular
      C. Population
    IX. Evolution
      A. Microevolution
      B. Macroevolution
    X. Taxonomy and Classification XI. Ecology

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