Introduction to Biology I
SCI-1050-01-DL
Sullivan County Community College
- Semester
- Winter 2024/25
- Instructor
- Matthew Mayer
- Start Date
- 12-18-2024
- Total Credits
- 4
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- 845-434-5750 x4302
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Catalog Course Description
This course provides an understanding of basic biological processes and principles for non-science majors. Topics covered include: the scientific method, the chemical and cellular basis of life, mitosis and meiosis, Mendelian genetics, DNA structure and function, and evolution. In lab, students engage in basic laboratory work in which lecture topics are illustrated.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the basic processes of evolution.
2. Describe basic chemistry principles such as atomic structure and chemical bonds.
3. Name the function of important biological compounds.
4. Describe the processes of diffusion and osmosis.
5. Name the function of eukaryotic and prokaryotic structures and organelles.
6. Name the functions and basic processes of mitosis and meiosis.
7. Apply an understanding of Mendelian genetics to solve basic genetic questions.
8. Explain how DNA is replicated and used in gene expression.
Attributes
GE Natural Sciences (and scientific reasoning)
Liberal Arts
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