Course Code:
BSC2010

Credit Hours:
3

Effective beginning:
2023-24

Sections:
001, 700

Course Description:
An introductory study of the mechanisms directing the development and maintenance of life on earth. Particular attention is given to cell biology, cellular metabolism, genetic and biochemical control mechanisms, and cellular reproduction.

Instructors:

Heriberto DeLeon
deleonh@chipola.edu

Denise Freeman
freemand@chipola.edu

Amanda Clark
clarka@chipola.edu

Assignment/course outline:

See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

Area 2 - Natural Science: Explore the Nature of Science

The purpose of the study of the natural sciences component in the core curriculum is to enable the student to understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences, and to understand the bases for building and testing scientific theories.

NS-1 Recognize appropriate scientific terminology

NS-2 Apply scientific principles or concepts 

NS-3 Solve real-world problems using scientific knowledge

Course-level learning outcomes:

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

Lecture is the primary method of instruction. Students are expected to be attentive and are encouraged to ask questions. Lectures will come primarily from the textbook in formats that may include power point presentations, white board illustrations, videos, and web-based technologies. Laboratory activities are designed to correlate with the lecture material to aid in student understanding. Homework assignments, including the web-based Mastering Biology, are required. Projects, that vary in content from semester to semester, are also utilized to expand student knowledge and understanding of the course material.