Course Description

See BIO 208 for course description.

Credit Hours

0

Contact Hours

0

Lab Hours

3

Corequisites

BIO 208

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Describe the following core concepts: Evolution in organisms, Structure and function, Information flow-exchange and storage, Pathways and transformation of energy and matter, Living systems.

Application:

• Apply the process of science in relation to the interaction of microorganisms, plants, animals and the environment.

Integration:

• Use principles of several natural science disciplines to integrate basic cell physiological processes and mathematical modeling related to growth and decay.

Human Dimension:

• Explain the importance of microorganisms in both human health and disease.
• Explain the importance of microorganisms in ecological heath and disease.
• Collaborate with peers and the instructor to help each other learn.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Develop a curiosity about the natural world and their responsibility in using sustainable resources.

Learning How to Learn:

• Research academic and popular resources to make reasoned conclusions.
• Interpret articles from relevant scientific literature.