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Course Learning Resources:
Course Description Principles of biology with emphasis on the relationship between humankind and modern biological science. Topics include cell biology, inheritance, and an introduction
to ecology.Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand the cellular and molecular basis of life
2. Understand cells, their makeup and operations
3. Be exposed to the major specie groups and their characteristics
4. Understand photosynthesis
5. Be introduced to reproduction, inheritance, and basic genetics
6. Consider the scientific basis for the origin of the species
7. Be introduced to the earth's environment and its properties. Course Policies
This is a 6 week course, and moves fairly quickly. Its requirements include assignments, discussion in the virtual classroom
and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet. I will be available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your assignments should be submitted as file
attachments in either Microsoft Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please be sure to time your assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work in the 6 weeks allowed. Communication
Discussion is an important aspect to an effective online course. We will
primarily communicate via the virtual classroom. However, please feel free to use my email address for questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 6 weekly assignments, plus a final paper and a final exam.
Grade Components
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