Course Syllabus:

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Course Description:

In Introductory Biology, you will investigate five major topics and work to achieve the learning goal for each topic.

Nature of science

Understand that the goal of science is to collect and analyze evidence to develop testable explanations and make predictions about natural phenomena.

Cells

Describe how cell structures and functions contribute to an organism’s maintenance and growth.

Genetics

Describe the process in which DNA codes for instructions for characteristics passed from parents to offspring.

Evolution

Explain how the mechanisms of evolution: mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, and natural selection, can change the distribution of traits in populations over time demonstrating the unity and diversity of life.

Ecology

Investigate the interactions of abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems.