Anat V01
1. Describe the important tissues of the human body and predict the relationship
between their characteristics and applications in human anatomy, with emphasis
on the relationship between form and function.
2. Identify the gross and histological components of each of the organ systems in the
human body.
Anph V01
1. Describe the important tissues of the human body and predict the relationship
between their characteristics and applications in human anatomy, with emphasis
on the relationship between form and function.
2. Identify the gross and histological components of each of the organ systems in the
human body.
3. Identify the mechanisms by which positive and negative feedback mechanisms
contribute to homeostasis and predict the physiological effect of applying stresses
to critical homeostatic mechanisms in the human body.
Biol V01
1. Describe relevant biological concepts in everyday life.
2. Apply critical thinking skills in recognizing the impacts of biology in the society.
3. Identify the relationships among chemicals, cells, and organisms.
Biol V01L
1. Use scientific instruments effectively.
2. Use the scientific method to conduct experiments.
3. Identify the relationships among chemicals, cells, and organisms.
Biol V03
1. Characterize major groups of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and arrange
them within currently recognized taxa.
2. Explain the basic anatomy and physiological functions of flowering plants and
animals (primarily mammals).
3. Characterize interactions among organisms and between organisms and the
environment.
Biol V04
1. Explain the organization, regulation, and transmission of genetic information at
the molecular level.
2. Identify and describe cell structures and explain their functions.
3. Describe the structures of representative biological molecules and relate structures
to functions.
4. Explain the principles and mechanisms of microevolution and macroevolution.
5. Plan and execute a particular experimental procedure, collect data, graph and
analyze data, derive conclusions from these data, and report these findings using
standard scientific format.
Biol 12
1. Identify and describe human cell structures, including DNA, and explain their
functions.
2. Describe the normal functions of the major organ systems of the human body,
including how homeostasis is maintained.
3. Describe human interactions with the environment.
Biol V30
1. Describe the central theory of molecular biology and be able to relate it to the
practices and products of a biotechnology company.
2. Critically read and analyze standard scientific formatted literature including
experimental procedure(s), data and conclusions.
Biol V31
1. Describe common procedures and techniques used in biotechnology.
2. Plan and execute a particular experimental procedure, collect data, graph and
analyze data, derive conclusions from these data, and report these findings using
standard scientific format.
Biol V32.
1. Describe common procedures and techniques used in plant biotechnology.
2. Plan and execute a particular experimental procedure, collect data, graph and
analyze data, derive conclusions from these data, and report these findings using
standard scientific format.
Chem V01A:
1. Balance Chemical equations and solve general Chemistry problems by applying
the scientific method including developing hypotheses, hypotheses testing and
evaluation.
2. Calculate quantities involving Chemical equations including using Chemical
symbols, IUPAC nomenclature, balancing reactions and stoichiometry.
3. Use Chemical concepts such as enthalpy, VSEPR theory, changes of state, and
colligative properties to determine the physical properties of substances.
Chem V01AL:
1. Understand laboratory procedures, safety, scientific method and lab notebook
recording.
2. Understand the concepts of random error, systematic error, precision and
accuracy, and their relationship to significant figures.
3. Master Chemical laboratory techniques such as measurement, determination of
density, pipetting, titration, and spectroscopy.
Chem V01B
1. Use kinetic data to formulate chemical mechanisms and analyze the results using
thermodynamic arguments.
2. Determine relative properties of elements using periodic trends and apply that
knowledge to chemical systems.
3. Use chemical concepts such as enthalpy, VSEPR theory, changes of state, and
colligative properties.
Chem V01BL
1. Evaluate a chemical reaction system to determine how chemical equilibria will be
altered by changes in temperature, concentration, or pressure by applying
LeChatelier's principle
2. Experiment with rate dependence on temperature and calculate activation energy
from experimental data analysis.
3. Test common hydrocarbons and organic compounds to identify what funcional
groups are present.
Chem V10
1. Calculate mass, volume, and length and compare the suitability of measuring
devices and their relative precision.
2. Balance simple Chemical equations and make calculations using stoichiometric
arguments.
3. Identify formulas and names of common elements and the simple molecules.
Chem V10L
1. Make calculations on data using the metric system, conversions, significant
figures and scientific notation.
2. Distinguish between the use of chromatography, dialysis, filtration, and
differential solubilities to separate and analyze mixtures.
3. Measure using mass, volume, and length measuring devises properly and use their
relative precision to determine significant figures.
Chem V12A
1. Categorize, arrange and assemble structures of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes alkyl
halides, alicyclics, alcohols, ethers and aromatics using IUPAC, derived and
common systems of nomenclature.
2. Examine, evaluate and formulate mechanisms for the reactions of alkanes,
alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols and aromatics given reactant and target
compounds. They will also be required to propose alternate steps in reaction
mechanisms for common reactions.
3. Examine, evaluate and formulate appropriate multi-step synthetic pathways
leading to target compounds involving alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides,
alcohols and aromatics.
4. Evaluate spectra (infrared, mass, HNMR, CNMR, UV) to formulate structures for
organic compounds involving alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols
and aromatics.
Chem V12AL
1. Synthesize simple organic molecules using modern reaction techniques and
analyze the success of each synthesis on the basis of gravimetric, spectroscopic,
and chromatographic evidence and physical properties.
2. Analyze unknown substances using qualitative Chemical tests and to confirm the
analysis using the interpretation of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and gas
chromatography-mass spectroscopy.
Chem V12B
1. Synthesize organic molecules using modern reaction techniques and analyze the
success of each synthesis on the basis of gravimetric, spectroscopic, and
chromatographic evidence and physical properties.
2. Analyze unknown substances using qualitative Chemical tests and to confirm the
analysis using the interpretation of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and gas
chromatography-mass spectroscopy.
Chem V20
1. Solve quantitative Chemistry problems using various mathematical procedures
including dimensional analysis and algebraic equations, and demonstrate clear
reasoning in their work.
2. Explain the basic structure of atoms and molecules and describe how atoms
combine to form compounds.
3. Describe how the structure of atoms and molecules leads to the macroscopic
properties of a material such as reactivity, boiling point, melting point, and
polarity.
4. Analyze, predict, and represent Chemical changes using knowledge of Chemical
formulas, solubility rules, periodic trends, stoichiometry, and Chemical equations
Chem V20L
1. Perform laboratory techniques correctly following written protocols and using
appropriate safety procedures.
2. Evaluate sources of error, and their effect on experiment results
3. Perform careful and accurate laboratory measurements and correlate these
measurements with scientific laws, and the properties of substances.
CHEM V21:
1. Solve organic and bioChemistry problems by applying the scientific method
including developing hypotheses, hypotheses testing and evaluation.
2. Know the IUPAC names and the structures of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols,
ethers, thiols, benzene and aromatic compounds, amines, aldehydes, ketones,
carboxylic acids, esters, amides, acid anhydrides and polyfunctional molecules.
3. Understand the process of DNA replication, transcription, translation, mutation
and polymerase chain reaction; as well as the processes of catabolism and
anabolism.
CHEMV21L:
1. Understand laboratory procedures, safety, scientific method and lab notebook
recording.
2. Master techniques for organic Chemistry reactions, synthesis, chromatography
and quantitative analysis.
3. Master bioChemical laboratory procedures for isolating and identifying DNA.
Chem V30
1. Describe the structure and composition of matter, and use knowledge of the
particulate structure of matter in order to predict and explain macroscopic
properties.
2. Solve quantitative Chemistry problems using dimensional analysis and algebraic
equations involving the mole, pH, unit conversions, and other concepts.
3. Classify organic molecules, predict their properties based on their formula and
structure, and represent their characteristic reactions.
Chem V30L
1. Perform laboratory techniques correctly following written protocols and using
appropriate safety procedures.
2. Analyze the results of laboratory experiments quantitatively.
3. Perform experiments with organic compounds and use the results of these
experiments to classify, and predict the behavior of organic compounds.
Micro V01
1. Student knows and can apply microbiology and immunology terms and concepts
to microbiological problems.
2. Student understands and can compare and contrast taxonomy, biological
significance, genetics, and metabolism of microorganisms.
3. Follow laboratory protocols and perform microbiologic lab skills, including
microscopy, staining, and culturing of microorganisms.
Phso V01
1. Collect, accurately record and analyze data from laboratory experiments,
distinguish between meaningful and invalid data, and formulate valid conclusions
consistent with that data.
2. Identify the mechanisms by which positive and negative feedback mechanisms
contribute to homeostasis and predict the physiological effect of applying stresses
to critical homeostatic mechanisms in the human body.
3. Identify and predict the relationship between the properties of various
physiologically-significant macromolecules and simple organic molecules and
their application to normal physiological mechanisms.