Goal
|
Primary Level |
Advanced Level |
| Understands the basic chemical composition of
living cells. |
Principles of Biology, General Chemistry I, General
Chemistry I Lab, General Chemistry II, General Chemistry II Lab,
General Physics I |
Microbiology |
| Can
describe the structure and function of prokaryotic
cells. |
Principles of Biology, Genetics |
Microbiology |
| Has a
comprehensive understanding of cell organelle structure and
function. |
Principles of Biology, General Botany,
General
Zoology, Genetics |
Microbiology, Cell Biology, Electron
Microscopy, Histology |
| Demonstrates detailed knowledge of cell
maintenance, photosynthesis, and respiration. |
Principles of Biology |
Animal Physiology, Plant
Physiology, Plant Anatomy,
Histology |
| Can
describe the structural organization of genetic material in
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (DNA, genes,
chromosomes). |
Principles of Biology, Genetics |
Microbiology, Evolution, Molecular
Biology |
| Demonstrates knowledge of cell division
(mitosis, meiosis) and the principles of transmission genetics
(Mendelian and non-Mendelian). |
Principles of Biology, Genetics |
Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy, Embryology,
Evolution, Molecular
Biology |
| Understands the principles underlying expression
of genetic material and organism development (transcription,
translation, genetic technology, post-transcription and
post-translation processes. |
Principles of Biology, Genetics |
Plant Systematics, Embryology, Evolution,
Molecular
Biology |
| Can
describe the mechanisms of the origin of genetic variation and
principles underlying population genetics. |
Principles of Biology, Genetics |
Plant Systematics, Evolution, Molecular
Biology, Ecology |
| Can
describe the origin of life and the mechanisms of evolution and
speciation. |
Principles of Biology, Genetics |
Plant Systematics, Entomology, Ornithology, Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy, Evolution, Ecology |
| Understands the principles behind modern
taxonomy and systematics. |
Principles of Biology, General Botany,
General
Zoology |
Plant Systematics, Entomology, Ornithology, Microbiology, Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy, Evolution, Field
Botany, Field
Zoology |
| Demonstrates knowledge of major taxa (plants,
animals, protozoa, fungi) their structure and
physiology. |
Principles of Biology, General Botany,
General
Zoology |
Plant Systematics, Entomology, Ornithology, Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy, Embryology, Field
Botany, Field Zoology,
Animal
Physiology, Plant
Physiology |
| Understands how the physiological adaptations of
an organism determine its ecological niche. |
Principles of Biology, General Botany,
General
Zoology |
Plant Systematics, Entomology, Ornithology, Microbiology, Comparative
Vertebrate Anatomy, Evolution, Field
Zoology, Ecology, Animal
Physiological Ecology, Animal
Physiology, Plant
Physiology |
| Understands the ecological ideas concerning the
niche, population growth, population interactions, community
structure, and the flow of energy and cycling of matter in
ecosystems. Knows the general characteristics of biomes on
earth. |
Principles of Biology |
Ornithology, Ecology |
| Demonstrates knowledge of the major historical
events in biology and when they occurred. |
All courses in the major
discipline. |
All courses in the major
discipline. |
