Course Description
An examination of the fundamental characteristics common among living things. Emphasis is placed upon studies of the cell, energy, metabolism, reproduction, heredity, ecology, phylogeny and the diversity of life.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
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Rationale
An understanding of the basic characteristics of life is a significant asset to an individual. Individuals live among and relate to myriads of life forms around, on, and within them. As individuals begin to appreciate the diversity and ecological significance of life forms, they begin to function more effectively within the sphere of dominion God has allotted them.
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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Video Discussion: Extinction
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will complete 1 Video Discussion in this course in response to the provided prompt. The student will post 1 video of 3-5 minutes of themselves responding to the provided prompt. The video should have quality audio and lightning. The student must then post 2 written replies of at least 125 words. For each thread, the student must support his/her assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations in current APA format. This assignment aligns with the following FSLOs: Social and Scientific Inquiry 1, 3, and 4; Critical Thinking 2.
Discussion Thread: Extinct Organism Choice
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will choose an extinct organism using the Map of Extinction and post a thread containing a subject heading for their organism.
In this assignment the student will use a popular online search engine to search the phrase, “the largest bacterium on earth.” The student will then respond to the instruction prompts in bullet responses.
The student will provide an AI generated labeled diagram of mitosis and high-resolution images for each mitotic stage with each stage labeled. Additionally, they will provide a description of each stage of mitosis by describing what is happening to the chromosomes in each stage. The student should ensure their assignment follows correct sequence and key events and uses correct scientific terms. This assignment aligns with the following FSLO: Communication and Information Literacy 1 and 4.
Venus Flytrap Assignment
The Venus Flytrap assignment explores how the Venus flytrap detects prey, processes signals, and responds, demonstrating that plants—like animals—have response systems that help them survive. The student will provide a sequence of events involving the stimulus-response pathway, then answer critical thinking questions regarding the response system in association with the stimulus trigger, the response system, and plant survival in nutrient poor soil. This assignment aligns with the following FSLO: Communication and Information Literacy 1 and 4.
Animal Classification Assignment
Classification of organisms is critical in the diversity of life, making it easier to study and understand them. Classification helps us see relationships between different species, communicate precisely, identify organisms, and understand their history. The student will choose five animals, create a classification chart, then answer two reflection questions regarding characteristics which help to classify animals into specific groups. This assignment aligns with the following FSLO: Communication and Information Literacy 1 and 4.
The student will develop a Punnett square to indicate the phenotype, genotype, and the percentage of each occurrence for a heterozygous pea plant. This assignment aligns with the following FSLO: Communication and Information Literacy 1 and 4.
The virtual labs assigned in this course are designed to correlate and enhance the module content. These labs are interactive simulations to help improve comprehension and confidence in the course material. This assignment aligns with the following FSLOs: SSI 1, SSI 3, SSI 4.
Eight quizzes will contain 35 multiple-choice questions and will be open-notes. The quizzes will have a time limit of 50 minutes.
One quiz will contain an acknowledgment of notes only usage.
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