Courses

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Determine reputable sources of scientific information.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following topics:
• Basic biological principles
• Basic chemical nature of living things (e.g., chemistry, carbon, water, and thermodynamics)
• Basic chemical processes involved in living organisms (e.g., respiration, photosynthesis, and metabolism)
• Apply the scientific method, including designing controlled experiments to test variables, collecting and analyzing data and reporting and interpreting results in a scientific manner.
• Explain the functions, structures and reproduction of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Explain the molecular functions of genes and how genetic traits are inherited.