3 units, Summer 2017
Lecture: Monday-Thursday, 9-10:20am or 12-1:20pm in Arts and Science 104
ARC Main Campus
| Instructor: | Dr. Adam Telleen |
| Email: | telleea@arc.losrios.edu |
| Office Hours: | By appointment |
| Textbooks: | Concepts of Biology from OpenStax |
Syllabus: | Syllabus and Course Schedule |
Course Description:
Foundations of Biology (BIOL 300) is a non-majors science course covering basic biological principles and how they relate to humans. Concepts covered include: the philosophy of science, basic cell chemistry/structure/physiology, basic genetics and biotechnology principles, human body systems, evolution, reproduction and development, ecology, and human impacts on the environment.
This goal of this course is to teach students to:1. Explain basic cellular, anatomical, and physiological mechanisms by which organisms, including humans, maintain homeostasis
2. Describe the basic processes of cellular reproduction and genetics.
3. Describe the implications of modern biotechnologies.
4. Apply evolutionary theory to various organisms.
5. Analyze new situations using the scientific method, evaluating the validity of data and forming appropriate conclusions.
6. Propose solutions to biological problems.
7. Analyze data using quantitative reasoning and basic mathematical concepts.
8. Analyze changes in biodiversity over time.
9. Further develop your skills in: critical reading, clear and concise writing, articulating a position on an issue, listening, and effectively communicating with professor and peers.
Animal Body Systems Project Assignment
Download Course Materials:
Syllabus and Course Schedule (Revised 7/11/17)Study Guide for Exam 1
Current Event Schedules: 9am Section, 12:30pm Section
Study Guide for Exam 2
Study Guide for Exam 3 (Revised 7-11-17)
Study Guide for Exam 4 - (Revised 7-21-17)
Lecture Materials:
Lecture 01 - What is Life?Lecture 02 - The Scientific Method
Lecture 03 - Chemistry, Bonding, and Water
Lecture 04 - Biological Macromolecules
Lecture 05 - Cells and Cell Structure
Lecture 06 - Transport Across Membranes
Lecture 07 - Energy, Enzymes, and ATP
Lecture 08 - Cellular Respiration, Fermentation, and Photosynthesis
Lecture 09 - Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis
Lecture 10 - Mendelian Genetics
Lecture 11 - Extensions of Mendelian Inheritance
Lecture 12 - DNA as Genetic Material
Lecture 13 - The Central Dogma, Gene Expression, and Mutation
Lecture 14 - Biotechnology
Lecture 15 - Darwin, Wallace, and Evolution by Natural Selection
Lecture 16 - Ecology and Ecosystems