BIOL 1230 - Biology I

Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Biology (01208)

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

4 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to biology for bioscience majors and students planning to transfer to four-year institutions. The course will introduce fundamental concepts of biology including the scientific method, structure and chemical properties of cells. The course will introduce students to biochemical pathways, bioenergetics, and basic concepts of genetics, heredity and homeostasis. Historical contributions and application of biological principles to biotechnology will be discussed. Students will meet three lecture hours and three lab hours per week. Undergraduate TAG and CTAG ?

3 Lab Hour(s)

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ENGL 0040 and MATH 0084 (minimum grade of C- required for all) OR qualifying placement test scores.

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met  & When it is met
Communication – Written	Written – VALUE rubric – final paper at end of term.
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Describe the scientific method; characterize its strengths and limitations. Illustrate the scientific method in the analysis of major biological discoveries	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Describe basic structure of the atom, and the bonds formed by atoms and the proportion of elements found in living things. Describe the properties of carbon and the basic ways organic molecules are constructed	Homework assignments, Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Describe the basic chemical and physical properties of water that make it essential for life	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Be able to name and describe the principle properties of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids and the importance in biological systems.	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Discuss the relationship of chemical processes to cellular processes of living things	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Discuss energy harvesting reactions for production of organic molecules in photosynthesis, including membrane organization of energy harvesting complexes.	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Demonstrate how living things harvest energy by enzymatic breakage of chemical bonds of organic molecules, and the main biochemical pathways in cellular respiration and fermentation.	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Describe the process of energy transfer through biological systems	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Describe the general structure, function and reproduction of eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells and viruses	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Describe the steps of the cell cycle and stages of mitosis and meiosis and the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Illustrate the role of DNA in heredity how DNA is organized and expressed in cells, and basic concepts in genetics including phenotypic expression, and the role of gene regulation and mutation on gene products and on phenotype	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Describe the basic principles of development	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Relate how cells have evolved mechanisms for communicating, coordinating, and regulating activities. Compare mechanisms within and across species, Apply knowledge of regulatory mechanisms to explain aberrant cell behavior and diseases	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Discuss the historical development in biology including contribution of significant figures, and evolution of theories in biology	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Document the solution to scientific problems through the collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data. Incorporate findings into broader context of biological knowledge	Lab reports, Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Apply current research literature, information related to biological issues in the mass media	Lab reports, Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Integrate and relate knowledge to real life situations	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam
Illustrate use of Recombinant DNA technologies and genomics	Quizzes throughout term Mid-term and final exam

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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