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Welcome to CBIO 1034 General Biology I Lecture + Lab (Science Majors)!
Course Introduction:This course covers fundamental principles that govern the characteristics of living organisms. To explain these principles, presented topics will include: The study of life, Chemical foundations of life, Biological molecules, Cell Structure, Structure and function of plasma membranes, Metabolism, Cellular Respiration, Photosynthesis, Cell reproduction, Meiosis and sexual reproduction, Mendel’s Experiments and heredity, Modern understandings of inheritance, DNA structure and function, genes and protein, and Ethics and societal responsibility. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of biological concepts that involve chemical and physical laws.
Lab:In the laboratory course, interactive scientific investigations will introduce students to the biological principles with actual hands-on applications found routinely in general biology laboratory settings. The student will acquire mastery basic skills that require analysis, reasoning, communication, higher-order thinking, collaboration, and quantitative evaluation. By the end of the laboratory course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of biological principles and applications as it relates to the designated experiment.
The course material is presented in a combined lecture and laboratory format.
Upon successful completion of this course,
- The student will be able to explain and apply the scientific method.
- The student will be able to utilize the concepts of biochemistry, and cell biology.
- The student will explain cellular metabolism by comparing and contrasting photosynthesis and respiration.
- The student will compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis as well as demonstrate the importance of inheritance.
- The student will describe molecular biology (DNA replication and protein synthesis).
Navigating the Course
This course is set up in Modules covering various topics which may be accessed from the course navigation menu on the left or by scrolling below. Modules may be collapsed in the menu and it the body of the course to minimize scrolling. Each module includes the relevant chapters followed by various activities, which may include discussion forums, listening activities and quizzes, practice quizzes, module tests, and other relevant activities as appropriate for each module. Many items are required and may be marked as completed automatically when the activity has been submitted (the broken check box), but others will marked as done by the student (the solid check box).Please move through the items below and continue through the Learner Support and Getting Started modules before moving on to Module 1. Be sure to check for announcements and due dates to stay on track.This course and its contents are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network, except where otherwise noted.
- The student will be able to explain and apply the scientific method.
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