SOPHOMORE BIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This introductory biology course provides opportunities for students to explore the concepts in life science in an intensive academic environment. Students will be actively engaged in investigations of topics such as; ecology, biochemical cycles (energy transfer in biological systems), cell biology, principles of heredity, biochemistry, evolution, biological history, and human physiology. These concepts will be examined through laboratory investigations, modeling, interactive investigations, reading assignments (homework) and some lecture. Students will study and apply scientific methods to their lab work and learn to use statistical analysis techniques to validate or dismiss scientific data. Through the process of repeated revision based on peer and instructor criticism, students will produce a scientific research paper. At the conclusion of the course, students will use their new knowledge to complete a final project in Astrobiology. |
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