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Provides an introduction into the study of general biology, starting from basic scientific concepts and processing to chemistry,
physics and the natural laws that govern life and all living things. The course continues with studies of living creatures, from the tiny
and simple through to the complexities of plants and animals, ending with a basic understanding of ecology and the study of
population dynamism.
2. Experience using logic and sound deduction/induction for the critical evaluation of information;
4. An introduction to Classification and taxonomy – comparing fundamental differences in the forms and how they may differ;
5. An introduction to genetics, heredity and evolution – thus explaining how present-day organisms may have arisen;
6. An introduction to ecology and an understanding of how different life forms, including humans, interact wit each other and with the
physical, chemical and biological world around them.
Objectives:
2. Read a passage of scientific test, identify the main point, and evaluate the relevance and reliability of the supporting material.
Orally present this evaluation to other students in the class in a clear and understandable manner.
3. Explain the types of molecules necessary for life and how living cells convert these molecules into energy.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the “currency of energy” in the living cell and how this is utilized and converted in other forms of
energy.
5. Explain the concept of genetics, character traits, and hot natural variation have occurred.
6. Outline Mendel’s work with pea plants in order to explain dominant and recessive characteristics and how they can affect
offspring.
7. Describe the identifying characteristics of organisms the main phyla within the six-kingdom classification of life.
8. Explain how these characteristics are adaptations and limitations for each group and how they relate to the organism’s
environment.
9. Explain the concept of evolution, natural selection and the factors that may have influenced the arising of these characteristics in
the organisms concerned.
10. Use a functional approach to the understanding of ecology and the adaptations in various organisms and how these have
allowed such organisms to interact with each other and their world.
Topics:
B. What is biology?
C. Life
1. Living matter
2. Levels of organization
3. Biochemistry
4. The cell – animal and plant
5. Cell communication
6. Membranes and their importance
D. Energy
1. Types of energy
2. Thermodynamics
3. Redox reactions
4. ADP/ATP
5. Enzymes
6. Internal respiration
7. Photosynthesis
E. Genetics
F. Evolution
1. Viruses
2. Bacteria
3. Archaea
4. Eukaryotes
5. Protista
6. Fungi
H. Plants
1. Plant structure
2. Plant physiology
3. Plant cell types
4. Primary and secondary growth
5. Plant reproduction
1. Tissue types
2. Organ systems
3. CNS & PNS
4. The brain
5. Endocrine system
6. Immune system
7. Blood, respiration, digestion
8. Renal system
9. Human reproduction
J. Ecology
Method of Instruction:
1. Lectures/directed discussions
2. Overhead projections
Types of Assignments:
1. Research project
2. Scientific report
3. Oral presentation
Sample Text:
1. Marine Biology by Peter Castro and Michael Huber. McGraw Hill, 2003.
3. Videos including Beyond Darwin (New Video 1998), Seashore. BBC, 1996.