BIOL 104: Biology I is a course designed for those students who require first year Majors biology in their program of study or who wish to go on to further study in biology. The course includes cell biology, biochemistry, and an examination of the processes of life in the plant and animal body. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills through problem solving, a scientific research proposal, and laboratory analysis.
Prerequisites: Biology 12 Chemistry 11
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- predict the behaviour of biological molecules in various environments;
- analyze how cell structures affect cellular processes;
- describe how cellular respiration extracts energy from molecules and describe how photosynthesis produces molecules with high potential energy;
- describe how the structure of various animal organ systems relate to their function at the cellular and organ level;
- describe how the structures of the plant body allow it to extract and utilize nutrients for growth and development;
- analyze how various signals act on the plant and animal cell to maintain homeostasis via feedback mechanisms;
- apply laboratory techniques common in biology;
- interpret laboratory results;
- retrieve and assess scientific sources of information;
- prepare a scientific research proposal using the scientific method;
- write a scientific research proposal with academic integrity;
- make an oral presentation;
- complete laboratory assignments independently and collaboratively; and
- solve unfamiliar problems using scientific reasoning skills.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.