Required:
Biol-L107 Biological Concepts
Demonstrate understanding and use of the Scientific Method
a) Generate Information by Observation, experimentation, Reflection, Reasoning
b) Read and Construction tabular and Graphical Data
c) Transfer Information to new settings
d) Analyze, Synthesize, Evaluate, Apply Information to solve problems
e) Understand how Scientific Theories are formulated, tested, validated
f) Recognize Similarities and Differences between scientific knowledge and other forms
of knowledge
Demonstrate understanding of selected Basic Principles & Concepts about Living Things
that are preparation for future biology/health-related courses
Develop Scientific Writing and Speaking Skills. Practice Precise written communication
Demonstrate use of Quantitative Skills: expressing information in quantitative form and
interpreting quantitative information
Evaluate scientific information presented in the media. Discover the relationship of
biology to everyday experiences.
Discuss Ethical Issues related to biology, demonstrate familiarity with aspects of biology
that affect their daily lives and those concepts needed to make decisions as citizens of
the world
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Biotechnology Concepts
9: Applied Research Skills in Investigation of
Implements Hypothesis Based Research in
Biology Suitable for Pursuing an Application
within Context of Biotechnology,
BioPharmaceutical/Industrial/Governmental
Fields or Higher Academic Degree
8: Demonstrate Course of Study that
Recognize & Evaluate Ethical/Social Implications
of Biology
7: Exposure to Professional/Ethical Behavior.
to Professional Bio Positions
6: Oral/Written Communication Skills Relevant
Scientific Literature
5: Find, Read, Critically Evaluate Primary
Observations
4: Logical/Analytical Thinking, Detailed
Conclusions
3: Use Scientific Method to Reach Valid
2: Application of Laboratory Skills
Learning Outcomes
1: Broad Range of Biological Knowledge
BS BioTechnology
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Develop skills in Laboratory Procedures and Safety. How science is conducted by doing
some activities that scientists do.
Develop skills working in groups to clarify course concepts, solve problems, complete
writing assignments.
Complete semester-long Research Project
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Biol-T101 Introduction to BioTechnology
Demonstrate understanding of fundamental vocabulary and concepts of biotechnology
Demonstrate ability to communicate concepts in written form
Demonstrate ability of critically evaluate new biotechnology.
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Biol-T105 Basic Lab Tech
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Demonstrate Skills: Solution Preparation, Protocol Adherence, Use of Basic Lab
Equipment/Tools
Demonstrate use of Materials necessary for Scientific Experiments
Demonstrate Correct Scientific Calculations
Recognize When Additional Assistance is Warranted, Trouble-Shoot Lab
Conduct and Experimentation
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Biol-T201 Bioinformatics
Describe Process of Transposing of Biological Information into Computer-Based
Information
Demonstrate Retrieval of Biological Data from Public Databases
Demonstrate Analysis Skills of Data Retrieval and Evaluation
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Biol-T305 Adv BioTech Lab
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Demonstrate Lab Skills including Experiment Design, Protocol Development,
Solution Preparation
Design Feasible Research Plan, addressing a Specific Scientific Question and
Implement the Resulting Research Program
Demonstrate Team-Oriented Work Skills
Demonstrate Lab Skills Using Modern Scientific Applications and Apparatus
Demonstrate Critical Thinking Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Communication of
Scientific Ideas and Principles through Written/Oral Presentation Methods
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Biol-L315 Cell
Recognize and describe what tissues, cells and cell organelles are
Recognize and describe the structure, function and regulation of the various
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components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including macromolecules, membranes
and cell organelles
Describe how cells communicate and interact with each other and the environment
Describe how energy is generated and utilized in cells
Describe on Introductory level the concept of gene expression and regulation
Evaluate the various techniques used to study cell biology
Apply their knowledge of cell biology to read, understand and present scientific articles
related to the field.
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Biol-L314 Genetics
Use scientific method for evaluating experiments
Write/communicate with scientific language and in standard scientific methods
Apply critical assessment and analysis to experimental work
Use cellular genetic material basis to differentiate media hype and quality
medical discovery
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Chem-C483 Bio-Chemistry
Discuss basic knowledge of biochemistry as an evolving science
Apply concepts of chemistry to explain the properties of biological molecules
Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and design of metabolism.
Differentiate between the structure of DNA, RNA and proteins
Give examples of molecules of life and show the synthesis pathways and their regulation
Outline signal transduction pathways
Calculate energy changes in biological pathways and how energy is stored in biological
systems
Identify various regulatory and catalytic strategies that alter the catalytic and anabolic
pathways
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Purdue OLS331 Occupational Health and Safety
(to Be Determined January 2012, class being changed)
Biol-L498 Internship
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Independent limited instruction/laboratory work/off-campus experience
Biol-L452 Capstone
Demonstrate ability to think like a scientist: critical-thinking and problem-solving, quality
of the thinking
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10 Credit Hrs from the Following:
Biol-L211/213 Molecular
(To Be Included January 2012)
Biol-M310/315 MicroBiology
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describe criteria of modern cell theory, describe characteristics, morphology, organelles
of the major lineages of cellular life: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell archetypes
Describe microbial cellular systems as mechanistic processes, compare systems and
structures found in prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes.
Describe taxonomic relationships of microbial lineages and apply different methods to
identify organisms to the genus level.
Apply knowledge of microbial systems to medical, ecological, industrial applications
Demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, communication of scientific
ideas and principles through written/oral presentation methods
Other Courses by Faculty Approval
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Support/Prerequisite Courses:
Math-K300 Statistics
Demonstrate the ability to represent and interpret data graphically
Demonstrate the ability in basic descriptive statistics
Demonstrate the ability to conduct inferential statistical analysis 300
Demonstrate the ability to perform various tests of hypothesis
Demonstrate the ability to calculate analysis of variance
Apply software programs such as Stat Crunch in analyzing data
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Math-M215 Calculus I
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Calculate and Interpret finite and infinite limits, derivatives, integrals
Apply concepts of derivatives and integrals to solving application problems
Analyze physical phenomena using derivatives and integrals
Chem-C105/125 General Chemistry I
Describe quantum-mechanical atomic model relative to periodic table
Illustrate chemical bonding features with appropriate chemical formulas
Compare/contrast VSEPR, valence bond, molecular orbital theories
Apply nomenclature rules to molecular and ionic substances
Determine empirical formula of a compound from experimental data
Distinguish strong/weak electrolytes, including acids/bases
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Predict precipitation reactions from solubility rules
Express solution concentration in appropriate unit
Distinguish between chemical and physical changes
Balance chemical equation and apply stoichiometry to problem solving
Perform dimensional analysis of units of measurement
Predict molecular shape and polarity from Lewis Structures
Maintain Lab Notebook consistent with industry standards
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Chem-C106/126 General Chemistry II
Apply log equations to appropriate relationships
Apply thermodynamic/kinetic data to predict reaction course
Distinguish between rate constants and equilibrium constants
Sketch plots of rate laws
Predict equilibrium shift of reaction with Le Chatelier’s Principle
Identify conjugate acid-base pairs
Rate acid strength and buffering capacity to pH, Ka and pKa
Balance oxidation-reduction equations, determine oxidation states
Distinguish between chemical reactions and nuclear reactions
Identify seven most common organic functional groups
Name four basic types of hydrocarbons
Identify Chiral Center in a structural formula
Maintain Lab Notebook consistent with industry standards
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Chem-C341/343 Organic Chemistry I
Identify name of organic molecule by observing structure and vice versa, draw
structure of organic molecule from appropriate common/systematic (IUPAC) name
predict outcome of given set of organic molecules and synthetic reagents using
principles of basic patterns of reactivity and/or identify adequate starting materials to
synthesize simple organic molecule containing one of the common functional groups
Predict overall 3-D structure of organic molecules and ionic/radical species that contain
common functional groups by applying principles of bonding, hybridization,
conformation analysis.
Use spectroscopic techniques to determine molecular structure. interpret
physical characteristics of common organic functional groups
Safely handle lab glassware, equipment, chemical reagents. know guidelines,
basic knowledge about common hazards in lab.
Interpret lab results/data correctly, report findings in notebook with
appropriate notational/descriptive content, understandable, reproducible
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Demonstrate how thermodynamic and kinetic principles are used to characterize
organic chemical reaction energy changes, mechanisms, reaction rates.
Chem-C342/344 Organic Chemistry II
See Chem-C341/343 Organic Chemistry I. Same outcomes, different topics.
Phys-P201 Physics I
Define basic physical quantities learned for topics covered the course, using proper
symbols and units. Identify these quantities in various contexts. Write them in proper
mathematical form.
Use physical laws and principles to describe connections between relevant physical
quantities. Demonstrate ability to state these relationships in mathematical form.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills in a variety of topics: list known quantities and
equations, prepare and label a relevant diagram, use algebra tools to solve for unknown
quantity.
With defined laboratory procedure, observe physical phenomena, gather and tabulate
data with traditional measuring instruments and with computer-interfaced sensors.
Demonstrate ability to record, organize, label data obtained from observed quantity.
Demonstrate ability to group and analyze data and interpret observations verbally. Carry
out statistical calculations to determine precision, accuracy, sources of error. Compare
data gathered/calculated to predictions deduced by mathematical calculations from
the learned physical laws and principles. Perform graphical computer analysis to verify
proportionality relationships and functional relationships of physical variables.
Phys-P201 Physics II
See Phys-P201 Physics II. Same outcomes but different topics.
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