Introduction To Life Science –

sci230

(3 credits)

This course applies a broad, conceptual understanding of biology. Students are introduced to scientific ideologies and concepts that not only shape our biological world, but also shape us as humans. Students examine the scientific method, evolution and biodiversity, the biology of cells, energy systems, the dynamics of inheritance, and the effect humans have on the environment. The text emphasizes methods and the theoretical foundations of ideas, while minimizing isolated facts. It stresses the integration of ideas, making connections that form our understanding of the living world.

This undergraduate-level course is 9 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Introduction to Biology and the Scientific Method
- Identify characteristics of living organisms.
- Describe the levels of life and the three domains of living organisms.
- Apply each step of the scientific method.
- Describe atomic structure and organic compounds.
Cells
- Compare the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Differentiate between plant and animal cells.
- Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
- Describe mitosis and meiosis.
Cells, continued
- Compare the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Differentiate between plant and animal cells.
- Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
- Describe mitosis and meiosis.
DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics
- Describe the principles of genetics.
- Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics.
- Explain the role of chromosomes in inheritance.
- Describe the structure and function of DNA.
DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics, continued
- Describe the principles of genetics.
- Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics.
- Explain the role of chromosomes in inheritance.
- Describe the structure and function of DNA.
Evolution and Physiology
- Explain the role of natural selection in evolution.
- Describe the evidence in support of evolution by natural selection.
- Explain how new species evolve.
- Explain how organisms evolved physiologically in response to their environment.
Evolution and Physiology, continued
- Explain the role of natural selection in evolution.
- Describe the evidence in support of evolution by natural selection.
- Explain how new species evolve.
- Explain how organisms evolved physiologically in response to their environment.
Ecology and Biodiversity
- Describe the basic structure and interactions of a healthy ecosystem.
- Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth.
- Recognize the importance of biodiversity.
- Explain a threat to biodiversity.
Ecology and Biodiversity, continued
- Describe the basic structure and interactions of a healthy ecosystem.
- Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth.
- Recognize the importance of biodiversity.
- Explain a threat to biodiversity.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Introduction To Life Science –

sci230

Introduction to Biology and the Scientific Method

Cells

Cells, continued

DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics

DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics, continued

Evolution and Physiology

Evolution and Physiology, continued

Ecology and Biodiversity

Ecology and Biodiversity, continued

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