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