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Course Design Guide

SCI/230 Version 7

Course Design Guide

College of Natural Sciences

SCI/230 Version 7

Introduction to Life Science

Course Description

This course applies a broad, conceptual understanding of biology. Students are introduced to scientific ideologies and concepts that not only shape our biological world, but also shape us as humans. Students examine the scientific method, evolution and biodiversity, the biology of cells, energy systems, the dynamics of inheritance, and the effect humans have on the environment. The text emphasizes methods and the theoretical foundations of ideas, while minimizing isolated facts. It stresses the integration of ideas, making connections that form our understanding of the living world.

Policies

Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:

· University policies : You must be logged into the student website to view this document.

· Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.

Course Materials

Simon, E. J., Reece, J. B., & Dickey, J. L. (2010). Campbell essential biology with physiology (3rd

ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

All electronic materials are available on the student website.

*Week One: Introduction to Biology and the Scientific Method*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.1 Identify characteristics of living organisms. 1.2 Describe the levels of life and the three domains of living organisms. 1.3 Apply each step of the scientific method. 1.4 Describe atomic structure and organic compounds.
Course Preparation	Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Reading	Read Ch. 1 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read the “Fluoride in the Water” and “Some Basic Chemistry” sections of Ch. 2 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read Ch. 3 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read the University of Phoenix Material: Discussing Controversial Topics located on the student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Process of Science	Listen to the Process of Science MP3 recording located on the student website.
Individual Levels of Life	Complete the Levels of Life Worksheet located on the student website.	Day 5 01/24/14	100
Individual The Scientific Method	Complete the Scientific Method activity on the student website. Write a 350-word paper on the scientific method. Include the following: · Describe how you applied the steps of the scientific method in the activity. · Describe a real-life problem where you have or could have used the steps of the scientific method to solve the problem. Include the steps involved in solving the problem. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.	Day 7 01/26/14	90

*Week Two: Cells*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.1 Compare the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 1.2 Differentiate between plant and animal cells. 1.3 Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 1.4 Describe mitosis and meiosis.
Reading	Read Ch. 4 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read Ch. 6 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read Ch. 7 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read Ch. 8 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Participation	Participate in class discussion.	01/27/14– 02/02/14	10
Discussion Questions	Respond to weekly discussion questions.	Day 2 01/28/14Day 4 01/30/14	10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Mitosis and Meiosis	Listen to the following MP3 recordings located on the student website: · “Mitosis” · “Meiosis” · “Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis”
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Animal and Plant Cells	Watch the following videos located on the student website: · “Tour of a Plant Cell” · “Tour of an Animal Cell”
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration	Watch the following videos located on the student website: · “Overview of Cellular Respiration” · “Cellular Respiration” · “Overview of Photosynthesis” · “Photosynthesis”
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Cellular Reproduction	Watch the following videos located on the student website: · “Mitosis & Cytokinesis Animation” · “Meiosis Animation”
Individual Cells	Complete the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells activity on the student website. Complete the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Worksheet.	Day 7 02/02/14	30

*Week Three: Cells, continued*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.5 Compare the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 1.6 Differentiate between plant and animal cells. 1.7 Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 1.8 Describe mitosis and meiosis.
Individual Cell Energy	Complete the Cell Energy Worksheet.	Day 5 02/07/14	90
Individual Cell Reproduction	Create a multimedia presentation wherein you answer the following questions: · What types of cells and organisms undergo mitosis and meiosis? · When do organisms use each process? · Review the illustration of each process in Figure 8.15 in Ch. 8 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. In which phases do the important differences occur? How do these differences affect the end results? · What would happen to an organism if either process stopped? Examples of multimedia presentation tools include the following: · Voki™ speaking avatars · Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations of at least 5 slides with detailed speaker notes · Prezi™ presentations · VoiceThread™ collaborative multimedia slide shows · Digital StorytellerSM movies · Glogster™ interactive posters · Websites	Day 7 02/09/14	100

*Week Four: DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.5 Describe the principles of genetics. 1.6 Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics. 1.7 Explain the role of chromosomes in inheritance. 1.8 Describe the structure and function of DNA.
Reading	Read Ch. 9 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read Ch. 10 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Participation	Participate in class discussion.	02/10/14– 02/16/14	10
Discussion Questions	Respond to weekly discussion questions.	Day 2 02/11/14Day 4 02/13/14	10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance	Listen to the “Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance” MP3 recording located on the student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation DNA to RNA to Protein	Listen to the “DNA to RNA to Protein” MP3 recording located on the student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Protein Synthesis	Watch the following videos located on the student website: · “Overview of Protein Synthesis” · “Protein Synthesis”
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Punnett Squares	Complete the Punnett Square activity located on the student website.

*Week Five: DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics, continued*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.9 Describe the principles of genetics. 1.10 Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics. 1.11 Explain the role of chromosomes in inheritance. 1.12 Describe the structure and function of DNA.
Individual DNA Assignment	Complete the DNA Worksheet located on the student website.	Day 5 02/21/14	70
Individual Genetics Assignment	Complete the Genetics Worksheet located on the student website.	Day 7 02/23/14	100

*Week Six: Evolution and Physiology*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.13 Explain the role of natural selection in evolution. 1.14 Describe the evidence in support of evolution by natural selection. 1.15 Explain how new species evolve. 1.16 Explain how organisms evolved physiologically in response to their environment.
Reading	Read the following sections in Ch. 13 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology: · “Biology and Society: Evolution in Action” · “Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species”
Reading	Read the following sections in Ch. 13 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology: · “Evidence of Evolution” · “Natural Selection” · “Mechanisms of Evolution”
Reading	Read the following sections in Ch. 14 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. · “Biology and Society: Mass Extinctions” · “Macroevolution and the Diversity of Life” · “The Origin of Species” · “The Evolution of Biological Novelty”
Reading	Read Ch. 17 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read Ch. 21 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Participation	Participate in class discussion.	02/24/14– 03/02/14	10
Discussion Questions	Respond to weekly discussion questions.	Day 2 02/25/14Day 4 02/27/14	10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Natural Selection	Listen to the “Natural Selection” MP3 recording located on the student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Speciation	Listen to the “Speciation” MP3 recording located on the student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Animal Structure	Listen to the “Animal Structure” MP3 recording located on the student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation The Mechanisms of Evolution – Natural Selection Camouflage	Watch the “Mechanisms of Evolution – Natural Selection: Camouflage” video located on the student website.

*Week Seven: Evolution and Physiology, continued*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.17 Explain the role of natural selection in evolution. 1.18 Describe the evidence in support of evolution by natural selection. 1.19 Explain how new species evolve. 1.20 Explain how organisms evolved physiologically in response to their environment.
Individual Physiology Assignment	Locate a diagram of the internal anatomy of an organism with the main organs and structures labeled. Write a 350- to 700-word paper explaining how the organism in the diagram has evolved physiologically to become suited to its environment. Reference the diagram in your paper. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.	Day 5 03/07/14	70
Individual Evolution Assignment	Resource: “The Origin of Species” section in Ch. 14 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology Choose a species to research. Create a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation about your chosen species. Include the following in your presentation: · How may your species have evolved? · Describe the mechanism of speciation, in general, and apply the mechanism to the species you researched. · Include evidence that supports your speciation hypothesis. · What role does natural selection play with this species? What role does it play with evolution in general? Does that apply to this species? · Include detailed speaker notes.	Day 7 03/09/14	100

*Week Eight: Ecology and Biodiversity*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.21 Describe the basic structure and interactions of a healthy ecosystem. 1.22 Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth. 1.23 Recognize the importance of biodiversity. 1.24 Explain a threat to biodiversity.
Reading	Read Ch. 18 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read Ch. 19 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading	Read the following sections in Ch. 20 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology: · “Biology and Society: The Loss of Biodiversity” · “The Loss of Biodiversity” · “Trophic Structure” · “Ecosystem Ecology”
Participation	Participate in class discussion.	03/10/14 – 03/16/14	10
Discussion Questions	Respond to weekly discussion questions.	Day 2 03/11/14 Day 4 03/13/14	10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Ecological Hierarchy	Listen to the “Ecological Hierarchy” MP3 recording located on the student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Global Warming	Listen to the “Global Warming” MP3 recording located on the student website.

*Week Nine: Ecology and Biodiversity, continued*
	*Details*	*Due*	*Points*
Objectives	1.25 Describe the basic structure and interactions of a healthy ecosystem. 1.26 Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth. 1.27 Recognize the importance of biodiversity. 1.28 Explain a threat to biodiversity.
Individual Human Population Growth	Write a total of 150- to 300-words in response to the following: · Explain the two types of population growth. · Analyze the type of growth exhibited by the human population and its effect on the environment.	Day 5 03/21/14	70
Individual Food Web Diagram	Create a diagram in which you illustrate the energy flow among organisms of a food chain in a particular ecosystem. Select an ecosystem, such as a temperate forest, desert biome, or the Everglades. Determine the interdependency of life in your ecosystem by examining its organisms. Include the following: · List the organisms that can be found in your ecosystem. What is the benefit of this biodiversity? · Label major organisms that live in your selected ecosystem: P for producers, C for consumers, and D for decomposers. Write a summary of your food chain that: · Describes the major categories of organisms: producers, consumers, and decomposers. · Describes the interactions between organisms in your ecosystem. · Evaluates potential hazards caused by humans that might affect your ecosystem’s stability, such as environmental pollution. What effect does this hazard have on the biodiversity in your ecosystem? · Lists the abiotic factors present in your ecosystem. · Describes the food chains associated with your ecosystem. Address the following items: · Name of the plant or animal · What it eats · What eats it · How it has adapted to the ecosystem	Day 7 03/23/14	100

Optional Discussion Questions

Week Two Discussion Questions

· Why is it important to differentiate between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? What do you think is the biggest difference between the two?

· For the cell process assigned to you by your instructor (mitosis, meiosis, photosynthesis or cell respiration), answer the following:

· What is the purpose of the cell process?

· What would happen to the cell and the organism if the process stopped occurring?

· Can you think of another way the cell could achieve this process?

Week Four Discussion Questions

· Select two of Mendel’s four hypotheses that are described in Ch. 9 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. How could you rewrite these in your own words? Find an example that illustrates the hypotheses.

· Choose a trait or disorder controlled by one gene. Briefly describe the trait and identify whether it is inherited as a dominant, recessive, or sex-linked trait. What would a pedigree of this trait look like?

· Why is DNA sequencing important?

Week Six Discussion Questions

· Review the “Natural Selection” section in Ch. 13 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Organisms have evolved physiologically and anatomically to adapt to their environment. Select one species from the text or another source. How have their traits evolved by natural selection to maximize their ability to maintain homeostasis and equilibrium?

· What are two examples of evidence that support the theory of evolution by natural selection? One example should relate to the anatomy or physiology of animals. Locate a website that discusses the evolution of a new species. Do you agree this is a new species, or is it diversity within the same species? Explain your answer.

Week Eight Discussion Questions

· Describe your local ecosystem or an ecosystem that is important to you, including its hierarchy of interactions and its biodiversity. How is the ecosystem dependent on the biodiversity? Explain one threat to that biodiversity.

· Are all threats to biodiversity caused by humans?

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