Course Description This course, an introduction to the principles of biology, includes studies of cellular organization, genetics and evolution. This course fulfills the general education requirements and the laboratory requirement needed by many students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Explain and apply major concepts in biological chemistry, cell structure and physiology, cell division, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and evolution. Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method. Communicate scientific ideas through oral or written assignments. Interpret scientific models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, draw inferences from them and recognize their limitations. Demonstrate problem-solving methods in situations that are encountered outside of the classroom. Demonstrate proper laboratory technique including safety in the use and care of laboratory equipment and materials. Course Information Course Number/Title: BSC2010C: Principles of Biology I Reference Number: 416594 Number of Credit Hours: 4 Term/Year/Session/Length: Spring 2015, Session B (12 weeks, Feb 2 – May 1, 2015) Course prerequisites: None Important Dates Class Begins February 2, 2015 100% Refund Deadline February 9, 2015 Non-Attendance Drop February 10 - 17, 2015 Withdraw with “W” Deadline April 1, 2015 Course Evaluation April 20 – May 1, 2015 Class Ends May 1, 2015 These dates are critical for this course. Additional critical dates for this course can be found by choosing the appropriate term links in the Academic and Registration Calendars () at the Florida State College at Jacksonville website.
Course Description This course, an introduction to the principles of biology, includes studies of cellular organization, genetics and evolution. This course fulfills the general education requirements and the laboratory requirement needed by many students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Explain and apply major concepts in biological chemistry, cell structure and physiology, cell division, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and evolution. Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method. Communicate scientific ideas through oral or written assignments. Interpret scientific models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics, draw inferences from them and recognize their limitations. Demonstrate problem-solving methods in situations that are encountered outside of the classroom. Demonstrate proper laboratory technique including safety in the use and care of laboratory equipment and materials. Course Information Course Number/Title: BSC2010C: Principles of Biology I Reference Number: 416594 Number of Credit Hours: 4 Term/Year/Session/Length: Spring 2015, Session B (12 weeks, Feb 2 – May 1, 2015) Course prerequisites: None Important Dates Class Begins February 2, 2015 100% Refund Deadline February 9, 2015 Non-Attendance Drop February 10 - 17, 2015 Withdraw with “W” Deadline April 1, 2015 Course Evaluation April 20 – May 1, 2015 Class Ends May 1, 2015 These dates are critical for this course. Additional critical dates for this course can be found by choosing the appropriate term links in the Academic and Registration Calendars () at the Florida State College at Jacksonville website.
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