CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE PURPOSE (check all that apply)
Basic Skills [ ]
Certificate/Skill Award [ ] Non-Credit [ ]
AA/AS Degree [X] Transfer (CSU or UC) [X] Honors [ ] Distance Education [X]
DEPARTMENT Biological Sciences
COURSE NUMBER BIOL 105
THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFED AS:
Degree Applicable [X ]
Non Degree Applicable [ ]
TITLE General Biology
UNIT VALUE 4
Lecture hours_54___
Lab hours_72___
ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES
Strongly recommended: MATH 130, high school biology, or chemistry.
Also, READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
The general biology course, lecture and laboratory, for non-majors, with emphasis upon
molecular biology, cell structure and function, energy relationships, human physiological
systems (including reproductive anatomy, reproductive cycles, development, and
immunity), genetics, evolution, ecological interrelationships, and discussion of
contemporary issues. The laboratory provides the student with expanded first-hand
experience in specific areas of course content. 54 hours lecture, 72 hours lab.
CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION
The general biology course for non-biology majors, students meeting general education
science requirements, for both lecture and laboratory, or entering nursing or
paramedical fields. CSU; UC
COURSE CONTENT
1. Introduction and categories of life
2. Chemistry of life
3. Cell and structure and function
4. Metabolism
5. Photosynthesis
6. Cell Respiration
7. Cellular division: Mitosis and Meiosis
8. Genetics
9. DNA and DNA replication
10. Gene Expression
11. Evolution
12. Human reproduction and development
13. Immunity
14. Ecological and environmental science
LAB CONTENT
1. Introduction to the scientific method, graphic analysis, and the metric system
2. Scientific measurements and analysis
3. Biochemistry
4. Microscopy, cell structure and function
5. Membrane transport
6. Photosynthesis
7. Aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration
8. Mitosis and meiosis
9. Genetics
10. DNA and electrophoresis
11. Natural selection and evolution
12. Reproduction and development
OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
CC#1: Communication (Personal expression and information acquisition), Information
competency
Articulate an understanding of biological processes through classroom/laboratory
discussion, written essays, and exams/practical exams, using scientific terminology for
the purpose of understanding the phenomenon of life.
CC#2: Computation
Acquire data utilizing a variety of scientific instrumentation and techniques including:
microscopy, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, to be documented into a
laboratory report and assessed through quizzes and practical exams to develop
laboratory skills relative to life.
CC#3: Creative, Critical, and Analytical Thinking
Formulate scientific hypotheses to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific
questions and methods through group discussions, lab reports, and examinations
Analyze data, analyze errors and report results in order to practice scientific laboratory
methods through laboratory projects and reports
Use an understanding of cell structure and function to differentiate the different forms
of life and energy manipulation through laboratory projects and discussion
Describe and use various scientific equipment and methods of biology to distinguish
which ones are useful for different kinds of analysis through laboratory projects and
discussion
Examine genetic variations (chromosomal and molecular) to understand how they
contribute to natural selection and evolution through laboratory projects and discussion
Develop an understanding of subatomic structure and chemical bond formation for the
explanation of the differences between the various classes of organic molecules and
their roles in biological systems through group discussions, lab reports, and
examinations
Distinguish the different methods of cell reproduction to understand how various living
organisms reproduce and develop through group discussions, lab reports, and
examinations
Use an understanding of energy flow mechanisms to explain the diversity of living
organisms in a variety of ecosystems through group discussions, lab reports, and
examinations
CC#4: Community/Global Consciousness and Responsibility
Examine how human activity has contributed to positive and negative changes in the
environment to better understand and discuss past, current, and future environmental
issues through group discussions and examinations
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture (including computer assisted instruction with audiovisual aids and
demonstrations)
Directed study
Reading from assigned text, prepared notes, and other materials made available to the
students
Small group or directed class discussion
Homework assignments
Laboratory experiments
METHODS OF EVALUATION/ASSESMENT
Written and/or oral exams and quizzes consisting of an essay component
Completion of homework assignments
Participation in class discussion
Laboratory reports and practical exams
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
1. Mader, S. (2006) Biology, Mader, (9th edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.
2. Department of Biological Sciences, Citrus College. (2007) Biology 105
Laboratory Manual, (3rd edition). Plymouth, MI: Hayden McNeil
The reading for this course is:
PRIMARILY COLLEGE LEVEL
Revised and Classified: October, 1988
Revised: March, 1996
Revised: September, 1997
Revised: December, 1997
Revised: October, 2006
Revised: January, 2007
CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
REQUISITE APPROVAL
The Requisite Approval form must be completed for any course that carries a prerequisite,
corequisite, or limitation on enrollment as indicated on the Course Approval form.
DEPARTMENT: Biological Sciences
COURSE NUMBER: BIOL 105
TITLE: General Biology
Course Purpose
Basic Skills [ ] Certificate/Skill Award [ ] Non-Credit [ ] AA/AS Degree [X] Transfer (CSU or UC) [X] Honors [ ]
Distance Education [X]
I.
RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S):
Strongly recommended: MATH 130
Strongly recommended: high school biology or chemistry.
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if
required by reading level.
II.
TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY. CIRCLE
THE APPROPRIATE LETTER:
H.
III.
ADVISORY.
LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS, INFORMATION, AND/OR STUDENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES ATTAINED IN THE REQUISITE COURSE(S) AND/OR
MEASURED BY THE REQUISITE TESTS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR STUDENT
SUCCESS FOR THIS COURSE:
Strongly recommended successful completion of MATH 130 Student Learning
Outcomes, READ 099 Student Learning Outcomes, state defined high school
biology or chemistry Student Learning Outcomes
NOTE:
Per District policy and procedures the completed and approved Requisite
Approval form is considered to be part of the official course outline of
record.
DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE OUTLINE ADDENDUM
Each proposed or existing course, if delivered by distance education, shall be separately reviewed and approved
by the Curriculum Committee prior to being offered. (Education Code 55378)
Course number
BIOLOGY 105
Course Name
General Biology
Address the following questions:
1. Need/Justification
How will students benefit by providing this course using distance education technology?
Students will have access to an online science course which will require the students to attend lab one day a week. Students
will have access to a course website that will aid in their understanding of course material. The discussion board will
facilitate discussion and aid students in their understanding of class material.
2. Methods of Instruction: Instructor-Student Contact
Asynchronous communication
Synchronous communication
x
Email
x
Orientation sessions
x
Discussion area/bulletin board
x
Group/Scheduled class meetings
x
Frequently Asked Questions
Telephone sessions
Other - List
x
Chat room
Other - List
3. Content Delivery and Assignments
Course Objectives
articulate an understanding of
biological processes through
classroom/laboratory discussion,
written essays, and exams/practical
exams, using scientific terminology
for the purpose of understanding the
phenomenon of life.
Acquire data utilizing a variety of
scientific instrumentation and
techniques including: microscopy,
spectrophotometry, gel
electrophoresis, to be documented
into a laboratory report and
assessed through quizzes and
practical exams to develop
laboratory skills relative to life.
Formulate scientific hypotheses to
distinguish between scientific and
non-scientific questions and
methods through group discussions,
lab reports, and examinations
Analyze data, analyze errors and
report results in order to practice
scientific laboratory methods
through laboratory projects and
reports
Use an understanding of cell
structure and function to differentiate
the different forms of life and energy
manipulation through laboratory
projects and discussion
Describe and use various scientific
equipment and methods of biology
to distinguish which ones are useful
for different kinds of analysis
through laboratory projects and
Sources of Content
Weekly classroom
discussions,
website discussion
board
Assignments
Weekly discussion
questions and
laboratory reports
Assessments
Weekly laboratory quizzes,
graded laboratory reports
and periodic lecture
quizzes and exams;
synchronous/asynchronous
discussion
On campus weekly
laboratory datacollection
experience, lab
manual, textbook
Weekly laboratory
reports
Weekly laboratory quizzes
and periodic laboratory
practical exams;
synchronous/asynchronous
discussion
Website discussion
board, weekly
classroom
discussions,
textbook, lab
manual, classroom
website
Weekly lab reports,
group discussions
and homework
Weekly laboratory quizzes
and reports, periodic
laboratory practical exams
and group discussions;
synchronous/asynchronous
discussion
discussion
Examine genetic variations
(chromosomal and molecular) to
understand how they contribute to
natural selection and evolution
through laboratory projects and
discussion
Develop an understanding of
subatomic structure and chemical
bond formation for the explanation
of the differences between the
various classes of organic
molecules and their roles in
biological systems through group
discussions, lab reports, and
examinations
Distinguish the different methods of
cell reproduction to understand how
various living organisms reproduce
and develop through group
discussions, lab reports, and
examinations
Use an understanding of energy
flow mechanisms to explain the
diversity of living organisms in a
variety of ecosystems through group
discussions, lab reports, and
examinations
Examine how human activity has
contributed to positive and negative
changes in the environment to
better understand and discuss past,
current, and future environmental
issues through group discussions
and examinations
Textbook, website,
lab manual, weekly
classroom
discussions
Weekly discussion
questions,
laboratory reports
and homework
assignments.
Weekly laboratory quizzes,
periodic lecture quizzes
and exams;
synchronous/asynchronous
discussion.
4. Methods of Evaluation. Address those methods which are changed because of the online mode.
Weekly lab quizzes and lab practical exams will be proctored in the laboratory setting by the instructor of record. The
Testing Center will be available to administer lecture quizzes, midterms and the final exam.
5. Technical Support. Explain how any equipment/staff currently not provided will be obtained.
Computers are available for students on campus and technical support available in the Testing Center and the Distance
Education Office
6. How have you dealt with accessibility issues?
Both the class website and the laboratory room are compliant with accessibility requirements.
7.
Is there a materials fee for the face-to-face
course?
8. What additional resources are needed?
no
If yes, is the online section
exempt?
Students will need access to email and the internet, both of which are available
on campus.