Introduction to Biology

Community College of Vermont - Winooski, VT

An introduction to biological principles and concepts. Topics include cell biology, genetics, physiology, evolution, and ecology. These topics will be studied in a diversity of organisms including microbes, protists, fungi, plants, and representative animal groups. Includes a lab.

    1. Explain what is included in the study of biology, how it has evolved, how biology is related to the other major branches of science, and how it relates to the issues confronting humanity.
    2. Define and employ the terms necessary to the study of biology.
    3. Describe the structure, function, and chemical composition of the cell as the basic unit of life.
    4. Analyze the importance of energy transfer systems and how they relate to the Laws of Thermodynamics.
    5. Compare and contrast the two types of cellular reproduction.
    6. Summarize the relationships between DNA, genes, chromosomes, and the behavior of inherited traits.
    7. Summarize the principles of the classification system of living things.
    8. Discuss the evidence and mechanisms for evolution including the origin of life.
    9. Construct a working definition of ecology using the terms population, community, and ecosystem.
    10. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating and applying quantitative data and information.
    Lab Objectives:
    1. Employ the tools of the laboratory, including microscopes and measurement devices.
    2. Conduct appropriate experiments to illustrate biological principles and concepts.
    3. Evaluate data from laboratory experiments.
    4. Incorporate the scientific method into the design of a research project and prepare a report following the format of a scientific paper.
    5. Write a correctly formatted laboratory report including relevant sections on (1) purpose of the lab, (2) materials and procedures, (3) data and observations, (4) graphs and charts, (5) calculations, and (6) conclusion and analysis.

Master's degree required.

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