2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived
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BIO 100 - Introductory Biology
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
Description: This is a course in general biology designed to introduce principles of biology. Non-degree credit
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.
Course Topics:
- The essential parts: atoms, molecules and cells
- The fundamental building blocks
- The biological molecules
- The utilization of energy and its transformations
- Genetics and cellular division
- The structure and function of the integumentary system
- The structure and function of the skeletal system
- The structure and function of the muscular system
- The structure and function of the digestive system
- The structure and function of the urinary and reproductive system
- The structure and function of the of the respiratory system
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
- Safety glasses (OSHA approved)
- Calculator
- Vocabulary Folder
- Lab coat (optional).
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Interpret science as a way of learning using the scientific process.
- Identify the essential part of atoms, molecules, and cells.
- Demonstrate proper safety in the laboratory.
- Properly use and maintain the compound microscope.
- Use metric units and readily convert between units.
- Describe energy and its transformations.
- Examine how genetics works and cell division.
- Identify human anatomy and physiology.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024
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