Biology 1100 - Survey of Biology
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This biology course promotes scientific literacy for non-science majors and interested
students. Organisms will be studied from their behavioral, ecological, hereditary,
and evolutionary perspectives. An inquiry-based approach to understanding biological
processes is emphasized. Students will explore the relevance of biology to contemporary
issues in human society.
Prerequisites: Math 0481 with a C or better or a qualifying score on the Math Placement
Exam
4 Credit Hours
COURSE MATERIALS
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COURSE MEDIA
CD and Ecobeaker booklets packaged with the text book.
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is required.
EVALUATION/GRADING
Ten laboratory assignments, five exams
COURSE OUTLINE
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Unit |
Readings: Textbook and |
Study Guide Activities |
Lab Exercises |
Tests |
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Unit 1 |
Chapter 1 Chapter 4 Chapter 5, 6, 7 Article: |
Ch. 1: Ch. 4: Ch. 5: Ch. 6: Ch. 7: |
Lab Exercise: Lab Exercise: Lab Exercise: |
1 (100 points) |
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Unit 2 |
Chapter 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Article: |
Ch. 8: Ch. 9: Ch. 10: Ch. 11: Ch. 12: |
Lab Exercise: Lab Exercise: |
2 (100 points) |
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Unit 3 |
Chapter 13, 14, 15 |
Ch. 13: Exercises: 1, 2, 4 Ch. 14: Exercises: 1, 8 Ch. 15: Exercises: 1, 7 |
Lab Exercise: Lab Exercise: |
3 (100 points) |
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Unit 4 |
Chapter 16, 17, 18, 19 Article: “The Mammals that Conquered the Seas” Article: “Does Race Exist” |
Ch. 16: Exercises: 2, 6 Ch. 17: Exercises: 1, 2 Ch. 18: Exercises: 2, 5 Ch. 19: Exercises: 7, 8, 9 |
Lab Exercise: |
4 (100 points) |
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Unit 5 |
Chapter 35, 36, 37, 38
Article “Life Out of Step” |
Ch. 35: Exercises: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 Ch. 36: Exercises: 2, 4, 6 Ch. 37: Exercises: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10 Ch. 38: Exercises: 1, 2, 5 |
Lab Exercise: Lab Exercise: |
5 (100 points) |
Flexible Learning
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