Biology Program SLOs
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic theories of biology.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of and an ability to apply and effectively communicate the scientific method.
Biology Course SLOs
Biology 109 – Fundamentals of Biology
- Identify and explain the definitive characteristics of living organisms in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of evolution and its relationship to the unity and diversity of living organisms.
Biology 109H – Fundamentals of Biology Honor
- Identify and explain the definitive characteristics of living organisms in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of evolution and its relationship to the unity and diversity of living organisms.
Biology 109L – Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory
- Employ (Apply) the steps of the scientific method to conduct laboratory investigations.
- Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
Biology 139 – Health Microbiology
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Demonstrate a coherent (cohesive) understanding of human-microbe interactions, the medical impact of these interactions, and the commercial applications.
- Employ (Apply) the principles of the scientific method to both laboratory and conventional investigations.
- Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
Biology 149 – Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biology 177 – Human Genetics
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Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the basic concepts in human genetics and the processes by which traits are transmitted.
- Employ Punnett Squares and pedigree charts to analyze and express transmission modes and probabilities.
Biology 190 - Introduction to Biotechnology
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental biotechnology concepts
that include basic molecular biology, industrial applications, a brief
history of the field, and ethical considerations.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in the techniques used for scientific communication.
Biology 191 - Biotechnology A: Basic Lab Skills
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Demonstrate a proficiency in the techniques used for scientific
analysis, documentation and communication in a laboratory and
industrial setting.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of fundamental biotechnology
techniques and it's basic molecular biology industrial applications and
ethical considerations.
Biology 192 - Biotechnology B: Proteins
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Students will be able to write and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Students will demonstrate how to obtain a purified sample of a genetically engineered protein.
Biology 193 - Biotechnology C: Nucleic Acids
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Students will be able to maintain an industry standard notebook.
- Students will illustrate how to subclone a gene into a cloning vector.
Biology 194 - Quality and Regulatory Compliance in Biosciences
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Exhibit knowledge of regulatory compliance in the bioscience industry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance in the bioscience industry.
Biology 196 - Food Safety and Microbiology
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Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of regulations that apply to food production.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of food contaminants and resulting illnesses associated with their ingestion.
Biology 197 - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Internship
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Students will acquire the necessary knowledge to select and
develop Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
careers.
- Students will develop skills necessary to select and develop Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) careers.
Biology 200 – Environment of Man
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between ecosystems, populations and pollutants.
- Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples.
Biology 211 – Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Express a coherent understanding of fundamental biological concepts that include cell structure, energy, cell reproduction, and genetics.
- Employ the principles of the scientific method to investigate both laboratory and ordinary situations.
- Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
Biology 212 – Animal Diversity and Ecology
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between animal diversity, form and function, habitat, and life style.
- Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples.
- Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
Biology 214 - Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Demonstrate a coherent (cohesive) understanding of the relationship between plant diversity, form and function, habitat, and life style.
- Express (Demonstrate) a fundamental comprehension (coherent understanding) of the process of evolution and its relationship to biodiversity.
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Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
Biology 229 – General Microbiology
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the diversity of microorganisms and their role in the biosphere.
- Employ the principles of the scientific method to both laboratory and conventional investigations.
- Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
Biology 239 – Human Anatomy
- Appropriately apply anatomical and directional terminology commonly used in the medical profession to body structures.
- Identify anatomical features of the body on a microscopic and/or gross level and indicate the proper location of each.
- Properly utilize and care for laboratory equipment following conventional procedures.
Biology 249 – Human Physiology
- Illustrate a fundamental understanding of basic cellular chemistry and its role in homeostasis.
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between tissues, organs, and organ systems from a structural and functional perspective.
- Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
Biology 259 – Environmental Biology
- Demonstrate a cohesive understanding of the relationship between ecosystems, populations and pollutants.
- Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples.
- Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
Environmental Studies 200 – Environment of Man
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between ecosystems, populations and pollutants.
- Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples.
Environmental Studies 259 – Environmental Biology
- Demonstrate a cohesive understanding of the relationship between ecosystems, populations and pollutants.
- Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples.
- Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.
