BIOL 0112 - Introduction to Life Sciences

Description
Basic concepts in chemistry, and cellular structure and function are presented. This course benefits any student who wishes to refresh his/her basic knowledge and understanding of life science. Successful completion of this course demonstrates prerequisite proficient knowledge of biological concepts necessary for success in human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 2214 & BIOL 2224). This class is not financial aid eligible.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

2 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
30 lecture contact hours

2 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
On Demand

ACTS Equivalent
NONE

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Use basic chemical concepts to describe cellular metabolism and human physiology.
Describe the basic structure and function of the cell.
Define and use basic biological and chemical terminology.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics list

Organization of Matter
- Chemical elements
- Structure of atoms
- Radiation and the atom
Chemical Bonding
- Ionic
- Covalent
- Hydrogen
- Hydrophobic interactions
Chemical Reactions
- Synthesis
- Decomposition
- Exchange
- Oxidation and Reduction
- Equilibrium
- Energy
- Catalysts
Solutions
- Properties of Water
- Properties of Solutions
- Electrolytes
- Acids, Bases, Salts
- pH and Buffers
Biological Molecules
- arbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids
- Enzyme function
Cell Membrane
- Structure
- Movements across
- Tonicity
Cellular Organelles
Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
Protein Synthesis
- Transcription
- Translation
- Mutation
Cell Cycle & Basic Genetics
- DNA Replication
- Mitosis
- Meiosis
- Inheritance
The Metric System

Learning activities

Courses must, at a minimum, cover the core learning outcomes for each topic. Faculty may add to these outcomes but may not omit any of them.

Assessments

Grading guidelines

At least 50% of the class points need to be proctored either in person or using a videomonitoring system, where the student responds without referring to others or external resources.