Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0188 Organization's ID: Biology 101L Organization: Study.com, LLC Length: 22 weeks (47 hours) Dates Offered: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2027 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2024 3/1/2018 - 4/30/2021 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 biology with lab Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to explain and apply foundational principles of biology, including ecology, evolution, genetics and cell division. Learning Outcomes: compare and contrast the nucleic acids DNA and RNA differentiate the parts of cells and explain cell biology understand genetics and the principles of heredity describe and analyze metabolic biochemistry classify organisms to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of taxonomy analyze how the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, musculoskeletal, nervous and immune systems work demonstrate how ecosystems form and evolve illustrate the theory and principles of evolution know the history of life on earth apply the theories, skills and knowledge of basic biology through laboratory experiments General Topics: Basic terms and skills in biological science Inorganic chemistry review for biology Introduction to organic molecules and heterotrophs The nucleotide structure of DNA and RNA Enzyme function, interactions and regulation Cell membrane model, components and transport Cell structure, organelles and organelle functions Processes and steps of DNA replication Transcription, translation and protein synthesis Types and effects of genetic mutations Cellular metabolism and respiration Cell growth and the process of cell division The musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and excretory systems The nervous system and endocrine system Reproduction, development and survival in animals Mendelian genetics and mechanisms of heredity Ecology principles and community ecology Evolutionary principles and natural selection Earth's timeline and geological evolution Taxonomic classification and phylogeny Genetic engineering and DNA sequencing Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Laboratory Methods of Assessment: Quizzes Laboratories Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC Accounting 101: Financial Accounting (SDCM-0075) Accounting 102: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (SDCM-0076) Accounting 201: Intermediate Financial Accounting I (SDCM-0124) Accounting 202: Intermediate Accounting II (SDCM-0152) Accounting 301: Applied Managerial Accounting (SDCM-0077) Accounting 302: Advanced Accounting (SDCM-0078) Accounting 303: Cost Accounting (SDCM-0105) Analytics 103: Intro to Relational Databases & SQL (SDCM-0240) Art 103: History of Western Art I (SDCM-0167) Art 104: History of Western Art II (SDCM-0168) View All Courses Page Content