Duck Hunting

Department: Life Sciences (Biology)

Learning Web

Life Sciences Department: http://learning.swc.hccs.edu/ HCC SW learning Web

In addition, there is a new Departmental resource website.

Textbook

Simon, Eric, Reece, Jane, and Dickey, Jean., Campbell Essential Biology WITH PHYSIOLOGY, 3RD eDITION, San Francisco, CA, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2010, ISBN 10:0-321-64954-0. There are special soft-bound issues designed specifically for the one semester HCCS course. It may be possible to “rent” the text from the Bookstore. Important: You will be able to open an account with Pearson to access “Mastering Biology”, an on-line study guide.

Useful Study and Test Taking Web Sites

http://www.studygs.net

http://www.how-to-study.com/

http://www.brazosport.cc.tx.us/~lac/objtest.htm

Course Description

This course is an introduction to biological chemistry, biological processes, cellular morphology, metabolism, heredity, and molecular genetics.

Prerequisites:

Student must qualify to take GUST 0342 (or higher) in reading and ENGL 0310/0349 (or higher) in writing. Otherwise the basic intellectual competencies for core courses include reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking, and computer literacy.

BIOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (PSLO):

Program SLO #1 -

Describe scientific terminology and learn accurate use of as they apply to living organisms. To recognize, identify, and describe the basic structures and functions associated with most life forms.

Program SLO #2 -

Define principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life.

Program SLO #3 -

Understand physiologic function at the level of molecules and cells, including biological macromolecules, cellular organization, communication, and cell division. Understand energy transformations and the metabolic reactions associated with cellular activities, such as the processes of glycolysis, fermentation, cellular respiration, and...