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MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
Department of Biology/Health and Wellness
Kendall Campus
BSC 1005
General Education Biology
BSC1005
Spring
2009-2
Faculty:
Babatunde Amole, Ph.D.
Office:
Building 3, Room 3265-11
Phone:
(305) 237-2494
Office Hours:
Email:
Not Yet Available
[email protected]
Required Text:
Biology
A guide to the Natural World.
4th Edition.
David Krogh,
Prentice Hall, 2008
The following are guidelines that the students should adhere to at all times to obtain
maximum benefit from the course.
Attendance:
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Students should try to attend all lectures sessions promptly. If for any reasons you
cannot attend a class, or will be late you should call and leave a message at the
faculty's extension and state the nature of the circumstance.
There are no make-up exams for students who miss an exam without a legitimate
reason.
Academic Misconduct:
Cheating in any form will not be tolerated and will be dealt with to the fullest extent.
Students who cheat on examinations, quizzes or share homework assignments will be
penalized.
Grading Criteria:
There will be a total of four examinations, of which the average of the best two
examinations and the final examination will be used to determine the final grade.
Criteria for letter grades are indicated below:
A
B
C
D
F
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
<60%
Assignments: l Assignments could be required for the class, and these should be
handed in on the due dates. Points will be deducted from assignments that are late.
Extra Credits
Service learning-volunteering hours at different agencies working with the college are
available. Arrangements must be made early during the semester to accommodate the
student. The student can obtain a maximum of 5 points in their lowest test for 15 hours
of volunteer work. Students must show proper documentation from site to obtain credit.
No arrangements will be made at the last minute. Students interested in completing
service learning hours must notify instructor no later than the second week of class.
Volunteer hours must be completed during the first 10 weeks of the semester to be
counted and reflective assignment submitted the week following the completion of the
hours.
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General Education Biology – BSC 1005
Course Description:
This general education biology course covers basic biological concepts, concentrating
on selected principles that help explain molecular biology, evolution, genetics, growth,
disease, and the problems of humans in the environment. It is designed to stimulate
interest in the variety of life that exists on our planet, help students recognize the factors
that provide order in this variety, and involve students in the processes of inquiry,
observation, and analysis of biological organization in order to give them a foundation
for intelligently interpreting and evaluating biological topics.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites and Co-requisites: none
Course Competencies:
Competency 1: The student will understand the nature of science, the scientific method,
and the field of biology.
The student will be able to:
A.
describes and/or illustrates the scientific method as presented in the literature.
Differentiate between science and biology.
C.
compare the characteristics of life common to a simple cell and
multicellular organisms.
Competency 2: The student will become familiar with the basic principles of matter and
energy, and understand how they relate to living organisms.
The student will be able to:
A.
define energy and matter, and their laws, and explain how they
are used in biological systems.
B.
explain the basic structure of atoms and molecules and
Recognize examples of covalent, hydrogen, and ionic bonding.
C.
explain the importance of water to life and the concept of acidity
As well as its expression as pH.
D.
identify the four major groups of organic compounds
(Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) and
Understand their functions in living systems.
E.
describe the roles of enzymes in the synthesis and
Decomposition of biological compounds.
F.
describe the processes of photosynthesis and cellular
respiration.
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Competency 3: The student will become familiar with cell structure and function and
their interrelationships.
The student will be able to:
A.
describes the structure of a typical cell and explains the function
of the sub cellular organelles.
B.
differentiate between plant and animal cells with respect to
Structure and function.
C.
identifies and explains methods of cell transport such as diffusion,
osmosis and active transport.
Competency 4: The student will understand how life perpetuates itself.
The student will be able to:
A.
explains the function and significance of cell division and organismic
reproduction.
B.
compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and describe the
significant events that occur in each stage of these processes.
C.
understand the principles of heredity, as illustrated by the work
of Gregor Mendel, and their application to humans.
D.
describes the structure of DNA and understands how it functions to
Control a cell's activity and acts as the molecule of heredity.
E.
explain the processes of DNA replication, transcription and
translation.
Competency 5: The Student will understand and appreciate the nature of evolutionary
theory.
The student will be able to:
A.
explain the theory of evolution of life on Earth favored by modern
scientists.
B.
describes and explain Darwin's basic concept of natural selection
and how it relates to the theory of evolution.
C.
list and explain the several categories of evidence that support
the theory of evolution.
D.
describe how scientists group living organisms into hierarchical
Groups based on their shared characteristics, and name and characterize the
major systematic taxa.
Competency 6: The student will understand how living organisms carry out basic
biological processes by becoming familiar with the structure and function of the organ
systems. (Optional)
The student will be able to:
A.
describe the basic body plan of humans, including the
integumentary, muscular and skeletal systems.
B.
understand how the human body coordinates activities through
Means of the endocrine and nervous systems and defends against disease by
means of the immune system.
C.
explain digestion and absorption of food and elimination of
Waste (including both the digestive and urinary systems.)
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Explain the structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
E.
explains the structure and function of the reproductive system.
Competency 7: The student will understand the relationship between organisms and the
environment as well as how the environment is affected by population growth and
consumption of resources.
The student will be able to:
A.
identify and explain the ways in which the abiotic environment
affects living systems.
B.
describe the factors that control population growth and the
Mechanisms involved.
C.
discuss the various relationships existing among individuals and
populations in communities.
Explain the nature of ecosystems with particular reference to their sustainability.
E.
list and describe the major biomes of the world.
F.
discuss the major impact humans have on their environment
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Miami Dade College
Department of Biology/Health and Wellness
Kendall Campus
BSC1005
Schedule of Lessons
Lessons
Topics
Read Chapters:
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
The Science of Biology
The Chemistry of Life
Life’s Components
The Cell
The Plasma Membrane
An introduction to energy
Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis
Lesson 9
Introduction to Genetics: Mitosis
Lesson 10
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
Lesson 13
Meiosis
Mendel & His Discoveries
Human Genetics
DNA Structure&Replication
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Lesson 14
Lesson 15
Lesson 16
Lesson 17
Protein Synthesis
Evolution & Natural Selection
Microevolution
Macroevolution
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Lesson 18
The History of Life
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Lesson 19
Lesson 22
Lesson 23
Lesson 24
Lesson 28
Lesson 29
Lesson 30
Diversity of Life 1
Diversity of Life 2
Diversity of life 3
The Evolution of Human Beings
Populations
Communities
Ecosystems
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Students who have a disability that might affect their performance in the class are encouraged to contact
Access Services, in confidence, as soon as possible. The office will aid in appropriate accommodations
for the student. This is in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American
with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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