Course Description
This course is an introduction to a wide variety of biological concepts using humans as the study organism. Topics include cellular and molecular biology, human structure and function, genetics, heredity, evolution and ecology. IAI: L1 904L.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the organization levels of life and the functions of the components at each organizational level.
- Illustrate how the human organ systems function to facilitate the human organism.
- Compare types of cells, their genetic activity, and how those cells reproduce.
- Describe how genetic inheritance of traits effects living things and how these factors drive evolution.
- Distinguish types of ecosystems, interactions and processes within, and how humans impact this dynamic.
- Apply concepts associated with sustainability and a sustainable society to today’s challenges.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction, Exploring Life and Science
2. Chemistry of Life
3. Cell Structure and Function
4. Tissues/ Skin
5. Cardiovascular System & Blood
6. Digestive & Respiratory Systems
7. Skeletal System
8. Muscular System
9. Nervous System
10. Senses & Reproductive System
11. Development & Cell Cycle/Chromosomes
12. Cancer, Patterns of Inheritance & DNA
13. Animal & Human Evolution
14. Ecology & Human Interferences
15. Human Population, Resources & Conservation