Department of Life Science-Division of Natural Sciences-El Camino College bio 10, # 1094- fundamentals of Biology

This course is a lower division course designed to introduce you to the living world around you. The course is a survey of all living forms: prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Basic principles of structure, function, and relationships of living organisms are discussed with special reference to humans.

2. Explain the basic levels of biological organization in the body, from atoms to organism.

3. Distinguish between the four types of macromolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids) and their major roles in the human body.

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   Differentiate between a prokaryote and eukaryote cell and give relevant examples.
   
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   Relate evolutionary events with advantageous changes to the body structure, for each animal phylum.
   
6. 
   Explain the importance of an ecologically friendly life style with special attention to sustainable resources.
   
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   Explain the unique characteristics of a plant and be able to classify some examples.
   
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   Understand the principles that apply to their proper body functioning; including the nutrition, respiration, memory, immunology, and reproduction.
   

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

3. Explain basic technical anatomical terminology.

4. Investigate anatomical structure by proper dissection.

5. Identify bones and muscles at the site on an injury.

6. Identify muscle groups as flexors/extensors

7. Explain how our body can be move by joints.

8. Differentiate between types of blood cells.
MATERIALS

1. Essentials of the Living World, Johnson & Losos, 2nd ed., 2008

2. Biology 10 Laboratory Manual, Mader S, Vodopich D & Moore R, 2007.


GRADING

Scale: A 90-100%, B 80-89%, C 70-79%, D 60-69%, F 60%

Total Points Possible: 700

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  Lecture Exams: 4, 50 pts each= 200 pts
  
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  Pretests: 4, 10 pts each= 40 pts
  
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  Assignments: 4-8= 160 pts
  
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  Lab Practical Exams: 3, 50 pts each= 150 pts
  
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  Lab Work Sheets: 8-12= 150 pts
  

1. Class meetings are designed to clarify and expand on your readings. All reading and study questions assigned are your responsibility to complete. If there is anything you do not understand, I want you to feel free to ask questions during lectures as discussions are welcomed (time permitting). You are also encouraged to see me if you need any extra help.

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  Exams: 4 lecture exams and 3 lab practical exams will be given during the semester. Previous to each lecture exam, students will be given a pretest take home exam to turn it in the day of the corresponding exam. The lecture exam questions and pretest “take home” questions will be based on material from the lectures and textbook. Make-up lecture exams will be granted with the proper documentation. If granted, make-up exams will be given concurrently with the last exam. No make-up exams can be given for lab exams.
  
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  Lab Manual: The laboratory manual contains exercises and which they have to be completed and showed at the end of each lab to get part of the lab grade. It is your responsibility to check your answers with your manual, textbook, and lab partners to ensure that you have the correct answers. I will only be spot-checking each manual.
  
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  Assignments: will be offered throughout the semester including for:
  

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  student study guide, hwk questions, genetic problems
  
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  3” x 5” note cards, web site movies analysis
  
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  Scientific article questions, posters
  

1. 
   Read the assigned text and lab chapters before class for better understanding.
   
2. 
   Attend class and take notes. Students who are auditory learners find it helpful to record the lectures and listen to them again. Students who are kinesthetic learners find that rewriting their notes is helpful. Visual learners are aided by diagrams. To find out what kind of learner you are, go to the VARK website at: http://www.vark-learn.com/. Review your notes.
   
3. 
   Answer the questions at the end of each assigned chapter. They are a good source for exams.
   
4. 
   Use the CD-ROM included with your textbook or go the web site to help you review each chapter.
   
5. 
   Make up 3” x 5” flash cards held together by two three-inch rings. You can put any handwritten or hand-drawn info.
   
6. 
   Study in small groups.
   
7. 
   When something is difficult to understand, ask me.
   

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