Required:
Biol-L107 Biological Concepts
Demonstrate understanding and use of the Scientific Method
a) Generate Information by observation, experimentation, reflection, reasoning
b) Read and construct 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
Develop skills in laboratory procedures and safety. How science is conducted by doing
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9: Applied Research Skills in Biological Concept
Investigation
of Biological Organization and Compare the
Environmental Roles
8: Recognize Relationship between all Levels
Recognize & Evaluate Ethical/Social
Implications of Biology.
7: Exposure to Professional/Ethical Behavior.
Relevant to Professional Bio Positions
6: Oral/Written Communication Skills
Scientific Literature
5: Find, Read, Critically Evaluate Primary
Observations
4: Logical/Analytical Thinking, Detailed
Conclusions
3: Use Scientific Method to Reach Valid
“Rudimentary”
2: Application of Laboratory Skills
BA Biology
1: Broad Range of Biological Knowledge
Learning Outcomes:
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-L318 Evolution
Explain/Describe scientific theories and principles of origin of life, origin of species
Scientifically analyze, evaluate, apply Information to evolutionary problems
Scientifically describe major patterns in fossil record
Use population genetics to explain biological diversity
Relate history of life to phylogenetic relatedness
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Biol-L498 Internship
Independent limited instruction/laboratory work/off-campus experience
Biol-L452 Capstone
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Demonstrate ability to think like a scientist: critical-thinking and problem-solving, quality
of the thinking
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Select 5 Courses:
Biol-B301 Plant Kingdom
Describe an introduction to botany: what it is, how it was developed and how it relates to
everyday life.
Describe the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells as well as plant and
animal cells.
Identify the various organs and tissues of plants. Identify their morphology, development,
function and economic importance.
Identify and compare dicots and monocots.
Recognize the structure and parts of flowers, fruits and seeds. Describe their development.
Describe an introduction of plant physiology, plant metabolism, including photosynthesis
and respiration, and plant growth.
Compare sexual and asexual reproduction, identify the stages of mitosis and meiosis, and
describe alternation of generations.
Describe a brief introduction to plant genetics.
Describe plant breeding and propagation.
Identify plant names and classification, including the Binomial System of Nomenclature and
the six-kingdom classification.
Recognize and describe the characteristic features and economic importance of all
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kingdoms and corresponding phyla. Classify plants to the various kingdoms and their
phyla based on key features.
Use various experiments in class to understand topics such as osmosis, plant growth and the
effect of light or various chemicals on plant germination.
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Biol-Z301 Animal Kingdom
Demonstrate scientific method by
a)Generating information by observation and discerning patterns
b)Transfer biological concepts to new settings
c)Analyzing, evaluating, applying information to problem-solving.
Describe basic molecular, physiological, developmental mechanisms that unite animals
Explain forces that shape animal form and function
Describe diversity of animals and interrelationships that unite them
Demonstrate critical thinking skills through observation, experimentation, reviewing
scientific literature and writing
Demonstrate empirical basis of scientific ideas with lab experiences
Demonstrate relationships between biological structures and their functional capabilities
with lab experiences
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Biol-L211/213 Molecular
(To Be Included January 2012)
Biol-L314 Genetics
Use scientific method of 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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Biol-L315 Cell
Recognize and describe what tissues, cells and cell organelles are
Recognize and describe the structure, function and regulation of the various
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
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Evaluate the various techniques used to study cell biology
Apply knowledge of cell biology to read, understand and present scientific
articles related to the field
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Biol-L321 Principles of Immunology
Identify and understand elements of the immune system (barriers, adaptive response, etc)
State and define antibody structures and how they are generated
Understand and identify how antigens are recognized by T lymphocytes
Describe and Interpret how T cells and B cells develop
Differentiate and describe T cell-mediated and B cell-mediated immunity
Describe innate versus adaptive immune response
Describe how the immune system can fail or over-react, including recognition of
immunodeficiencies
Describe examples of autoimmune disorders
Describe mechanisms by which scientists can manipulate immune response
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Biol-M310/315 MicroBiology
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
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Biol-L325 Ecological Principles
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Delineate modes of energy transfer in biological systems
Explore factors regulating community organization, stability, complexity
Use mathematics to model population genetics
Demonstrate critical thinking skills through observation, experimentation, reviewing
scientific literature, writing
Demonstrate improved writing skills by summarizing technical information, converting
it to an article for general reading
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Biol-L333 Introduction to Environmental Science
Discuss scientific principles that underlie environmental issues
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Explain modern landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, water treatment processes
and how they protect humans from disease and pollution
Discuss environmental impact of high-tech food production/ways to minimize damage
Explain provisions of major environmental regulations
Discuss cultural definition of environmental issues, influence of ethnic/cultural/gender
perspectives
Describe methods of sustainability
Research/summarize environmental issue
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Biol-Z468 Limnology
Describe and understand the physical and chemical properties of water, especially in a
fresh water context
Identify groups of aquatic taxa (e.g. protists, plants and animals) and understand the
ecological niches of each taxon
Demonstrate field/laboratory ability to sample, test and evaluate fresh water
Sample and process population members of a species and demonstrate the ability to use
mark-recapture techniques to describe and compare populations
Apply the “Watershed Approach” to understanding the status of fresh water systems
Understand different classifications of aquatic systems (e.g. stream, lake) and be able to
describe processes in aquatic system status (e.g. eutrophication)
Be able to write a comprehensive scientific report on an aquatic system(s) using
appropriate research and literature techniques.
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Electives:
Biol-N212/213 Human Biology (N213 is optional lab course)
Define: scientific method, homeostasis, feedback loop, and pH
Demonstrate understanding of structure and function of each organ system studied in
course
Demonstrate scientific communication, written and/or orally, to explain the apparent
structure and function of organ systems at the molecular, cellular, histological, organ,
and systemic level.
In N123, demonstrate skills in laboratory exercises
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Anat-A215 Human Anatomy
Define: scientific method, homeostasis, feedback loop, and pH
Demonstrate understanding of structure with some function of each organ system
studied in the course
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Demonstrate effective communication, written and/or orally, to explain the structure of
organ systems at the molecular, cellular, histological, organ, and systemic level.
Being planned for future semesters: Demonstrate skills in carrying our laboratory
procedures
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Phsl-P215 Human Physiology
Define: scientific method, homeostasis, feedback loop, and pH
Demonstrate understanding of function with some structure of each organ system
studied in the course
Demonstrate EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, written and/or orally, to explain the function of
organ systems at the molecular, cellular, histological, organ, and systemic level.
Being planned for future semesters: Demonstrate skills in carrying our laboratory
procedures
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Biol-B364 Summer Flowering Plants
Demonstrate understanding of the diversity of organisms within the world of flowering
plants
Demonstrate knowledge of several of the major plant families, their structures, distribution,
and human significance
Demonstrate the skills in use of a technical key to identify native species of flowering plants
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Biol-L303 Field Biology
Demonstrate basic understanding of ecosystem in which the course takes place
Identify common organisms and relate their structure to ecological function
Outline relationship on common organisms to habitat
Apply basic physical, chemical, biological forces affecting organisms
Describe impact of humans on ecosystem presently and historically
Demonstrate sensitivity to culture if the region of the course
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Biol-L340 Biological Sex Roles
Understand and describe the processes (internal, external, hormonal) of biological sex
differentiation
Identify, describe & appreciate sex, gender, gender identity, gender attraction, gender roles
Understand & be able to discuss current evolutionary theory, especially sexual selection as
it applies across taxa but especially as it pertains to sexual and reproductive behavior in
humans
Understand & describe the concept of reproductive effort and apply its two forms (mating
effort and parental effort) across taxa.
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Understand and describe kin selection (inclusive fitness).
Understand and be able to discuss the hypothesis that humans evolved in a much different
environment that our current one, and that our brains may not be “designed” to solve
modern problems.
Understand and be able to discuss that most of human sexual behavior is indeed nonreproductive in outcome.
Appreciate and be able to discuss the relatively new discipline of evolutionary psychology in
general, but especially as it applies to sexual/reproductive behavior
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Biol-L376 Biology of Birds
Identify locally abundant species by sight and sound
Use features of birds to place birds in taxonomic groups (Order, Family)
Identify unique physical and behavioral traits and relate these to the life history of birds
Describe the adaptations that birds have made for flight in an explanation of how birds fly
Explain how birds communicate with each other
Outline how individuals can enhance local and world-wide environment for bids
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Biol-L391 Special Topics
Variable Based Upon Topic
Biol-L490 Individual Study
Variable Based Upon Topic
Other Requirements:
Math at 100 level
Foreign Language, 2 semesters
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
Predict precipitation reactions from solubility rules
Express solution concentration in appropriate unit
Distinguish between chemical and physical changes
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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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