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, 2006, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All right s reserved. Course Description This course applies a broad, conceptual understanding of biology. Students are i ntroduced to scientific ideologies and concepts that not only shape our biologic al world, but also shape us as humans. Students examine the scientific method, e volution and biodiversity, the biology of cells, energy systems, the dynamics of inheritance, and the effect humans have on the environment. The text emphasizes methods and the theoretical foundations of ideas, while minimizing isolated fac ts. It stresses the integration of ideas, ma ing connections that form our under standing of the living world. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adh ering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this do cument. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the b eginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the moda lity in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read th e policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Simon, E. J., Reece, J. B., & Dic ey, J. L. (2010). Campbell essential biology w ith physiology (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Wee One: Introduction to Biology and the Scientific Method Details Due Points Objectives 1.1 Identify characteristics of living organisms. 1.2 Describe the levels of life and the three domains of living organisms. 1.3 Apply each step of the scientific method. 1.4 Describe atomic structure and organic compounds. Course Preparation Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructors biography and post your own. Reading Read Ch. 1 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read the Fluoride in the Water and Some Basic Chemistry sections of Ch. 2 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read Ch. 3 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read the University of Phoenix Material: Discussing Controversial Topics located on the student website. Nongraded Activities and Preparation Process of Science Listen to the Process of Science MP3 recording located o n the student website. Individual Levels of Life Complete the Levels of Life Wor sheet located on the student web site. Day 3

Wed 70 Individual The Scientific Method ebsite.

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Write a 350-word paper on the scientific method. Include the following: Describe how you applied the steps of the scientific method in the activity. Describe a real-life problem where you have or could have used the steps of the scientific method to solve the problem. Include the steps involved in solving th e problem. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Review the post in the Course Materials section of the classroom for details on APA formatting. Day 7 Sun 80 Wee Two: Cells Details Due Points Objectives 2.1 Compare the structures of pro aryotic and eu aryotic cel ls. 2.2 Differentiate between plant and animal cells. 2.3 Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 2.4 Describe mitosis and meiosis. Reading Read Ch. 4 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read Ch. 6 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read Ch. 7 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read Ch. 8 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Participation Participate in class discussion. 20 Discussion Questions Respond to wee ly discussion questions. Day 2,4 20 Nongraded Activities and Preparation Mitosis and Meiosis Listen to the following MP3 recordings located on the st udent website: Mitosis Meiosis Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis Nongraded Activities and Preparation Animal and Plant Cells Watch the following videos located on the student websit e: Tour of a Plant Cell Tour of an Animal Cell Nongraded Activities and Preparation Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration ed on the student website:

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Overview of Cellular Respiration Cellular Respiration Overview of Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Nongraded Activities and Preparation Cellular Reproduction Watch the following videos located on the student websit e: Mitosis & Cyto inesis Animation Meiosis Animation Individual

Complete the Pro aryotic and Eu aryotic Cells Wor sheet. Sun 30

Wee Three: Cells, continued Details Due Points Objectives 3.1 Compare the structures of pro aryotic and eu aryotic cel ls. 3.2 Differentiate between plant and animal cells. 3.3 Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 3.4 Describe mitosis and meiosis. Individual Cell Energy Complete the Cell Energy Wor sheet. Day 3 Wed 80 Individual Cell Reproduction Review the illustration of each process in Figure 8.15 i n Ch. 8 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology Write a 500-700-word paper in (APA format) on cell reproduction. Include the fo llowing: What types of cells and organisms undergo mitosis and meiosis? When do organisms use each process? In which phases do the important differences occur between mitosis and meiosis? How do these differences affect the end results? What would happen to an organism if either process stopped?

Format your paper using APA guidelines. Day 7 Sun 70 Wee Four: DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics Details Due Points Objectives 4.1 Describe the principles of genetics. 4.2 Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics. 4.3 Explain the role of chromosomes in inheritance. 4.4 Describe the structure and function of DNA. Reading Read Ch. 9 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read Ch. 10 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Participation Participate in class discussion. 20 Discussion Questions Respond to wee ly discussion questions. Day 2,4 20 Nongraded Activities and Preparation Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance Listen to the Chromosomal Basis of Inheri tance MP3 recording located on the student website. Nongraded Activities and Preparation DNA to RNA to Protein Listen to the DNA to RNA to Protein MP3 recording located on the student website. Nongraded Activities and Preparation Protein Synthesis Watch the following videos located on the student websit e: Overview of Protein Synthesis

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Protein Synthesis Nongraded Activities and Preparation Punnett Squares Complete the Punnett Square activity located on the student webs ite. Individual Punnett Square assignment Review the following website which lists some ex amples of common dominant and recessive traits. http://www.blinn.edu/socialscien ce/LDThomas/feldman/handouts/0203hand.htm Pic one trait from the website and complete the following: Define the characteristics of your chosen trait and assign a dominant and recess ive letter scheme for your trait similar to the Punnett Square activity you comp leted this wee (see above). Create a Punnett Square that indicated the potential offspring for a parent who is homozygous recessive and a parent that is heterozygous dominant for your chos en trait Use the Table formatting option in MSWord to create your Punnett Square (in MSWo rd: Insert tab>Table) Provide a reference citation for the website in your document using APA format. D7 30

Wee Six: Evolution and Physiology Details Due Points Objectives 6.1 Explain the role of natural selection in evolution. 6.2 Describe the evidence in support of evolution by natural selection. 6.3 Explain how new species evolve. 6.4 Explain how organisms evolved physiologically in response to their envir onment. Reading Read the following sections in Ch. 13 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology: Biology and Society: Evolution in Action Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species Reading Read the following sections in Ch. 13 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology: Evidence of Evolution Natural Selection Mechanisms of Evolution

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Five: DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics, continued Details Due Points Objectives 5.1 Describe the principles of genetics. 5.2 Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics. 5.3 Explain the role of chromosomes in inheritance. 5.4 Describe the structure and function of DNA. Individual DNA Assignment Complete the DNA Wor sheet located on the student website. Day 3 Wed 70 Individual Genetics Assignment Complete the Genetics Wor sheet located on the student w ebsite. Day 7 Sun 80

Reading Read the following sections in Ch. 14 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Biology and Society: Mass Extinctions Macroevolution and the Diversity of Life The Origin of Species The Evolution of Biological Novelty Reading Read Ch. 17 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read Ch. 21 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Participation Participate in class discussion. 20 Discussion Questions Respond to wee ly discussion questions. Day 2,4 20 Nongraded Activities and Preparation Natural Selection Listen to the Natural Selection MP3 recording located on t he student website. Nongraded Activities and Preparation Speciation Listen to the Speciation MP3 recording located on the student webs ite. Nongraded Activities and Preparation Animal Structure Listen to the Animal Structure MP3 recording located on th e student website. Nongraded Activities and Preparation The Mechanisms of Evolution Natural Selection Camouflage Watch the Mechani sms of Evolution Natural Selection: Camouflage video located on the student websi te.

Copy the diagram into a MSWord document. Directly below the diagram provide the following information: Write a 350-500-word response explaining how the organism in the diagram has evo lved physiologically to become suited to its environment. Reference (cite) the diagram used in your paper in APA format. Day 3 Wed 70 Individual Evolution Assignment Resource: The Origin of Species section in Ch. 14 of Campb ell Essential Biology With Physiology Choose a non-human species to research. Create a 8- to 10-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation about your chosen specie s. Include the following in your presentation: 1 Title-Introduction slide: Provide your name, a title and identify the species you chose to research.

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Seven: Evolution and Physiology, continued Details Due Points Objectives 7.1 Explain the role of natural selection in evolution. 7.2 Describe the evidence in support of evolution by natural selection. 7.3 Explain how new species evolve. 7.4 Explain how organisms evolved physiologically in response to their envir onment. Individual Physiology Assignment Locate a diagram of the internal anatomy of an organism with the main organs and structures labeled.

6-8 Content slides including: 1. Description of how your species may have evolved. 2. Discussion of speciation a. Describe the mechanism of speciation, in general b. Apply the mechanism of speciation to the species you researched. c. Include evidence that supports your speciation hypothesis. 3. Discussion of natural selection: a. What role does natural selection play with this species? b. What role does it play with evolution in general? c. Does that apply to this species? 1 Reference slide Cite all references using APA format Include detailed spea er notes for each Content slide (not for the title or refe rence slide). Day 7 Sun 100 Wee Eight: Ecology and Biodiversity Details Due Points Objectives 8.1 Describe the basic structure and interactions of a healt hy ecosystem. 8.2 Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth. 8.3 Recognize the importance of biodiversity. 8.4 Explain a threat to biodiversity. Reading Read Ch. 18 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read Ch. 19 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. Reading Read the following sections in Ch. 20 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology: Biology and Society: The Loss of Biodiversity The Loss of Biodiversity Trophic Structure Ecosystem Ecology Participation Participate in class discussion. 20 Discussion Questions Respond to wee ly discussion questions. Day 2,4 20 Nongraded Activities and Preparation Ecological Hierarchy Listen to the Ecological Hierarchy MP3 recording located o n the student website. Nongraded Activities and Preparation Global Warming Listen to the Global Warming MP3 recording located on the student website.

Explain the two types of population growth. Analyze the type of growth exhibited by the human population and its effect on t he environment.

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Nine: Ecology and Biodiversity, continued Details Due Points Objectives 9.1 Describe the basic structure and interactions of a healt hy ecosystem. 9.2 Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth. 9.3 Recognize the importance of biodiversity. 9.4 Explain a threat to biodiversity. Individual Human Population Growth Write a total of 200- to 350-words in response to the f ollowing:

Provide Reference citations for the textboo and any other sources used in APA f ormat. Day 3 Wed 60 Individual Food Web Diagram Select an ecosystem, such as a temperate forest, desert biome, or the Everglades. Create a diagram in which you illustrate the energy flow among organisms of a fo od chain in a particular ecosystem. 1. Label the major organisms that live in your selected ecosystem: P for pr oducers, C for consumers, and D for decomposers. 2. Use Microsoft PowerPoint or a similar drawing program to create your diagr am. Paste or import your completed diagram into a MSWord document and upload as an i ndividual attachment. In a separate document: Write a 500-750 word summary of your food chain that: Defines the major categories of organisms: producers, consumers, and decomposers . Describes the interactions between the different producer, consumer, and decompo ser organisms in your ecosystem food chain. List and describe 2 abiotic factors present in your ecosystem. Evaluates potential hazards caused by humans that might affect your ecosystems st ability, such as environmental pollution. What effect does this hazard have on t he biodiversity in your ecosystem? Provide Reference citations for the textboo and any other sources used in APA f ormat. Day 7 Sun 100 Copyright

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