Course Syllabus
BIOL 2105 Perspectives in Biology
3 Credit Hour

Course Learning Resources:

Nature's Destiny, How the Laws of Biology Reveal Purpose in the Universe, Denton, Michael J.
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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:
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

Attendance
This is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet.

Email and Internet contact are 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 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you complete specific assignments (please see Test page), so be sure to give yourself enough space to pace the work comfortably.

Communication
As an independent study course, this is a more self-paced exercise than a scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important. Please feel free to use the email address provided for questions, comments, and concerns about the course. Your email will be forwarded to and answered by a member of Ames Christian University's faculty.

Assignments and Tests
There are 6 total assignments, including a final paper. There are three total tests, including a final exam. The tests are sent to you after you have submitted sequential assignments, as outlined on the Test page.

Grade Components

Individual assignments: 10% each (50% of total)
Final paper: 20% of total
Test I: 5% of total
Test II: 5% of total
Final Exam: 20% of total

Grading Scale

How to Take This Course

Please review each page of the course Web site, using the navigation links in the left margin, and be sure to contact ACU if you have questions. After that, to get started, just visit the Assignment page and begin.