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_______ North Seattle Community College _______________________________________
Math, Science, and Social Sciences
Course Establishment Form
Outline
Effective Winter Quarter 2007
Division:
MS3
Program/Dept:
Biology
Course Number:
BIO 100
Credits: 5
Variable: N
Course Title:
Biological Principles
Inst. Intent:
11 Academic Transfer
Fee: Yes X
CIP: 26.0101
No
Type Science Lab Fee
Degree/Certificate Requirement:
Yes
No: X
Name of Degree/Certificate:
Distribution Requirement for AA/AS:
The Natural World (as a lab science course)
Transfer Status to 4-year institution:
Yes X
No:
If yes, please describe:
Transfers to UW as BIOL 100
Course length:
1 quarter, typically 11 weeks
77
Course Contact Hours:
Lecture: 33
Prerequisite:
Class Size: 32
Lab: 44
Yes:
Clinical:
Other:
System: 77
No: X
If yes, please describe:
Required Placement Tests:
Yes
No X
If yes, please describe:
Comments:
Course Description:
Intro to biological principles and concepts; cell biology; application of biological knowledge to
problems of society; and development of an awareness of science. Lab included.
NSCC General Education Learning Outcomes and/or Related Instructional Outcomes (for
technical courses) Met by Course:
Outcome #1: Think critically in reading and writing.
Outcome #10: Identify and understand fundamental concepts of the physical and life sciences
and the effects that the uses of these concepts and resulting technologies have on the individual,
on society, and on the biosphere.
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Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to…
 Demonstrate an understanding of the use and applications of the scientific method.
 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of biological principles.
 Read and interpret media articles concerning topics related to biology.
 Discuss the effects of human impacts on biological and ecological health of living
organisms.
Topical Outline and/or Major Divisions:
Note that this course is typically taught as a thematic course where the instructor selects model organisms
and/or systems with which to teach the biological concepts described below.
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Homeostasis
A.
Mechanisms for maintaining a constant internal environment
The Cell
A.
Basic structural and functional unit of living organisms
Nutrition and Metabolism
A.
Significance of food and its use by living organism
Genetics
A.
Transmission of heritable traits
The Molecular Basis of Genetic Information
Evolution
A.
The development of species
Biological Diversity
Ecology (Population, Community and Ecosystem Levels)
A.
Interrelationships of organisms and their environment (biotic and abiotic)
Course Requirements (Expectations of Students)
Students will be expected to…
 implement safety standards in the lab and behave in a safe, respectful manner
 participate and complete in assignments
 complete all exams and quizzes in a tmimely manner
 demonstrate respect for the living community.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to perform specific competencies listed
under “Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives.”
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation:
As determined by instructor, but typically includes a combination of exams, quizzes, lab
exercises, and other activities.
Final grades are assigned according to published grading standards for course.
Required Text(s) and/or Materials:
As determined by instructor.
Supplemental Text(s) and/or Materials:
As required by instructor.
Outline Developed by:
Dave Calomeni
Date:
May 29, 1996
Outline Revised by:
Peter Lortz
Date:
November 27, 2006
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