Fundamentals of Biology Syllabus

Catalog Description:

Principles of biology stressing the relationship of all organisms from anatomical, physiological and ecological points of view. Includes cell machinery, genetics, reproduction, embryology, animal behavior, botany, ecology, evolution and human physiology. Concurrent enrollment in Biology 109L recommended. Designed for non-biology majors

Text and materials:

Concepts in Biology, OpenStax; available on Canvas and on the website:

https://openstax.org/details/books/concepts-biology

Student Learning Outcomes:

Communication Skills

1. Reading and Writing - Students will develop their ability to comprehend readings on biological subjects.
2. Reading and Writing - Students will learn the basics of the technical vocabulary of biology.

Thinking and Reasoning

1. Critical Thinking - Students will develop their critical thinking skills by evaluating scientific evidence to reach valid conclusions

If you haven't already, please take the time to complete the SLO assessment. Students will complete this ungraded assessment at the beginning and end of the course to track success in learning. 

How to succeed in this course

This is a 8 week course; one module per week. A homework assignment is due every Saturday. A quiz (or exam) is due every Sunday. You will be given 5-7 days to complete assignments and quizzes/tests. Answers for assignments/assessments will be provided after the due date. You are given readings and videos in each module. In order to succeed in passing the class assessments, it is required to read AND watch all videos. Missing out on one or the other will put you at a disadvantage. 

To view the full syllabus including a detailed course schedule and policies, follow the links below.

Course Syllabus in pdf: Bio 109 syllabus .pdf

Important Dates:

• 17, 2019- ​ Last day to get refund
• 20, 2019- ​ Last day to add with add code. Last day to drop without "W" grade
• Mar 24, 2019- ​Last day to drop with "W" grade