General Biology



PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGEACADEMIC AFFAIRSMASTER COURSE SYLLABUSBIO 1010 General BiologyDr. Cassandra Moore-CrawfordDecember 2018Course Designator and TitlePrepared byDateDr. Mark Hubley December 2018Dr. Christine Barrow Department ChairmanDateInstructional DeanDateCOURSE DESCRIPTION:An introduction to biology for non-science majors with both lecture and laboratory components. Surveys ecology, chemistry of life, cell physiology, human organ systems, genetics, and molecular genetics. The ability to think critically and to draw conclusions based on evidence will be emphasized. Credit may not be earned for both BIO-1010 and BIO-1130 or BIO-1140 toward the same degree. Prerequisite: Reading proficiency. 3 class/3 lab hours. (Honors version available.)The course consists of a lecture component (three hours each week) and a laboratory session (three hours each week). The time commitment on your part, therefore, is the same as if you had enrolled in TWO three-credit courses. At the end of the semester, ONE GRADE IS GIVEN based on your performance in BOTH lecture and laboratory.CREDIT HOUR EXPLANATIONAt Prince George’s Community College, for all credit courses, students are expected to spend a minimum of 37.5 combined hours of instructional time and related coursework time per credit hour. This course is a four-credit course. This course achieves the minimum of 150 hours of total instructional hours by requiring 37.5 hours of instructional time in lecture, 37.5 hours in the laboratory, and 75 hours of student work outside of instructional time.COURSE OUTCOMES:Students passing this course will be able to accomplish all of the outcomes listed below.Students will demonstrate their attainment of these outcomes through the planned assessments. So, for each course learning outcome, indicate briefly the planned assessment tools, such as cases, essay, multiple choice questions, etc.If a course is part of multiple programs/certificates, connections to the most important program must be included, but connections to all relevant programs and certificates is preferred (electives should not be included). Chairs/Faculty should select the program/certificate outcome(s) that provides the best fit to a certain course outcome. The number and the actual program/certificate outcome(s) (statement) must be includedCourses seeking general education status must address all pertinent measurable outcomes in the below alignment. If this is not a General Education course, connections to MOs should only be made if there is a natural connection.Course OutcomesProgram NameMeasurable OutcomePlanned Assessments1Apply the fundamental principles of ecology to real world situations, including the transfer of energy and cycling of materials through ecosystems.2.3, 4.1, 4.2Homework assignments, laboratory quizzes, and lecture exams2List and explain factors that impact human population growth and evaluate the impact of human population dynamics on ecosystems.2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 6.2Homework assignments, laboratory quizzes, and lecture exams3Explain how various human actions affect the global and local environments.1.1, 1.2, 6.1, 6.2Homework assignments, laboratory quizzes, and lecture exams4Apply the basic principles of chemistry to nutrition and other functions within the human body.Homework assignments, laboratory quizzes, and lecture exams5Apply knowledge of the working of each body system explored during the course, to the course instructional objectives.1.3, 1.4Homework assignments, laboratory quizzes, and lecture exams6Analyze the relationships between structure and function within each body system, among body systems, and as applied to health problems.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4Homework assignments, laboratory quizzes, and lecture exams7Apply genetic principles to problems related to inheritance, genetic diseases, and current issues in molecular biology.2.2, 2.3, 6.1, 6.2Homework assignments, laboratory quizzes, and lecture exams8Use the scientific method to solve problems.3.1Homework assignments, laboratory quizzes, and lecture examsUpon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:RANGE OF SUBJECT MATTER -- MODEL COURSE OUTLINE:LECTURE TOPICLABORATORY TOPICEcosystemsScientific MethodCarbon Cycle & Global WarmingEcosystemsPopulation and ResourcesEnvironmental Impact of HumansIntroduction to ChemistryIntroduction to the use of MicroscopesPassive Transport Skin Anatomy and PhysiologyOrganic CompoundsOrganic Molecules and NutritionCellsCells and Passive TransportDigestive SystemAnatomy and Physiology of Major Systems (Fetal Pig Dissection)HomeostasisForensic BiologyCirculatory SystemCirculatory SystemImmune SystemMolecular GeneticsReproductive SystemHuman GeneticsCell DivisionDNA AnalysisIntroduction to Genetics Molecular GeneticsEVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE:Face to face classes: Students are evaluated on course material based on eight homework assignments, four lecture exams, and between eight and thirteen laboratory quizzes.Online classes: Students are evaluated on course material based on eight homework assignments, four lecture exams, thirteen laboratory quizzes, and six discussion board assignments.Hybrid classes: Students are evaluated on course material based on eight homework assignments, four lecture exams, thirteen laboratory quizzes, and six discussion board assignments.ACCOUNTING FOR CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENT *(THIS SECTION APPEARS ONLY ON MASTER SYLLABI, AND IS NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS)Face-to-face classesAssignment/AssessmentClock HoursHomework20Reading/studying for lecture exams40Reading/studying for laboratory quizzes20Online classesHomework20Reading/studying for lecture exams40Reading/studying for laboratory quizzes20Discussion board assignments15Hybrid (Lecture online, in person lab)Homework20Reading/studying for lecture exams40Reading/studying for laboratory quizzes20Discussion board assignments15Hybrid (Lab online, in person lecture)Homework20Reading/studying for lecture exams40Reading/studying for laboratory quizzes20INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:Face to Face:REQUIRED TEXTBOOKSWhat is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology. Phelan. WH Freeman.Human Biology: Condensed. Bres and Weisshaar. Education Resources. Thinking About Biology. Bres and Weisshaar. Pearson Benjamin Cummings. RECOMMEND MATERIALSFetal Pig Dissection Diagram Sheet. Online:REQUIRED TEXTBOOKSEssentials of Biology. Mader and Windelspecht. McGraw-Hill.Human Biology: Condensed. Bres and Weisshaar. Education Resources. Hands-On Biology: Laboratories for Distance Learning. Bres, Weisshaar, and Moore-Crawford.?W.H. Freeman Publishing.Hands-On?Biology: Fetal Pig Dissection. Bres, Weisshaar, and Moore-Crawford.?? DVD. Online Biology 1010 Laboratory Kit. (Bundled with laboratory manual)RECOMMEND MATERIALSFetal Pig Dissection Diagram Sheet. ................
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