May be taken by non-science majors as well as science majors. May be taken out of sequence. Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, ecology and scientific reasoning are included. Laboratory activities will reinforce the above concepts.
Recommended Prerequisites
Prerequisite or Corequisite
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Cross Listed
Notes
Must register for both lecture and lab
This course counts as part of the academic requirements of the Panola College Core Curriculum and an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree
Yes
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking Skills – to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and syntheses of information
Communication Skills – to include effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication
Empirical and Quantitative Skills – to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
Teamwork – to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goa
CT2: Gather and assess information relevant to a question
CT3: Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information
Communication Skills – to include effective development, interpretation, and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication
CS1: Develop, interpret, and express ideas through written communication
Empirical and Quantitative Skills – to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
EQS2: Manipulate and analyze observable facts and arrive at an informed conclusion
Teamwork – to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goa
TW1: Integrate different viewpoints as a member of a team
TW2: Work with others to support and accomplish a shared goal