The document provides a comprehensive outline for a bio 101 course, covering various topics such as extremophiles, genetic testing, and the role of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Assignments include discussions, research projects, essays on genetic disorders, and the importance of citizen science. The course emphasizes understanding biological concepts through hands-on assignments, research, and providing students with a platform to reflect on their learning experiences.

1. BIO 101 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY TUI
Just Click on Below Link to Download This Course:
https://wiseamerican.us/product/bio-101-introduction-biology-tui/
Or
Contact us at:
support@wiseamerican.us
BIO 101 MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE
BIO 101 MODULE 1 DISCUSSION
Discussion: Life’s Extreme Environments
Discussion Topic
Everything we know about life comes from studying our own planet. Recent discoveries about life
forms in extreme environments have renewed scientists’ interest in looking for life elsewhere.
Organisms that thrive in a wide variety of harsh conditions –called extremophiles—are broadening
scientists’ understanding of the diverse environmental conditions life can withstand. Scientists have
had to modify their theories and expand their view of what types of environments are habitable
based on the new information presented by the existence of extremophiles.
Watch the following 1.5 minute NOVA video on extremophiles. Complete your initial post by
answering the questions below:
Life’s Extreme Environments
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvfl.sci.space.extremophiles/lifes-extreme-
environments/#.WjLURN-nGM8
 What is an extremophile?
 What kinds of extreme environments can life thrive in?
 Explain why the study of extreme environments on Earth is important to the search for life
on other planets. Do you think this could change the way scientists view our understanding
of life? Why or why not?

2. BIO 101 MODULE 1 CASE
Your Assignment:
1. What is life? Research six specimens from the list below, describe them as living, nonliving,
or dead and give support for why each belongs in their respective category.
Brown grass Whale sperm HI
Fertilized chicken egg Hair from human head Pr
Egg from grocery store Skin cell from back of hand Am
Blood cell Mushroom Co
2. What traits did you list as characteristics of living things, but were not easily observable?
3. List several processes that occur while an organism is alive, but cease when it is dead.
4. Did any nonliving things possess some of the same characteristics as living things? Which
ones?
5. How do plants differ from animals in their life activities?
6. Define the word dormant. What factors influence whether something is considered
dormant?
7. Research one of the following controversial discoveries: nanobacteria (Young & Martel,
2009), the “fossilized Martian bacteria” observed on the meteorite ALH84001 (McKay et al.,
1996), or Craig Venter’s 2010 announcement of the first creation of “synthetic life” (Gibson et
al., 2010). Review the claims made by the researchers who announced the discovery. Do the
organisms fit the definition of life? How so?
BIO 101 MODULE 1 SLP
Citizen science projects are research activities that allow non-scientists to participate in data
collection and make contributions to many areas of science from ecology to astronomy. These
projects are sponsored by individuals, organizations and universities. Activities vary widely from
observing and counting birds to completing surveys on pet behavior.
You will be creating a presentation researching one citizen science project from the list below (or
you may search the internet for a citizen science project of your choosing). You do not have to
participate in the study to complete your assignment, but many of these projects are available for
citizen participation all over the world.

3. 1. Wildwatch Kenya
Project goal is to count, identify and track the giraffes in conservation field sites through trail
camera photos. https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/sandiegozooglobal/wildwatch-kenya
2. The Great Backyard Bird Count
Citizens collect data on the highest number of birds of each species seen together at one
time.
http://gbbc.birdcount.org/
Topics you should include in your presentation:
Slide 1
Title Slide with Name, Course and Date
Slides 2-3: Introduction
Introduction and background on your chosen citizen science project, including what questions are
being asked and who is asking them. Include a summary of why you chose this project:
 What is the problem(s) the researchers are trying to solve?
 Complete additional research to determine what is known about the problem(s).
 What questions would you like answered?
 Include supporting images
Slides 4-5
Describe any observations or experiments that have been conducted to answer the research
question(s). How will this help answer the questions being asked? Include any supporting images.
Slides 6-7
Add additional interesting facts you gathered about the citizen project (this may require additional
research). Include any relevant images.
Slides 8-9 – Conclusion
Summarize your project findings.
 Why do scientists need the help of citizens to accurately answer their questions?
 What are some of the pros and cons of using citizens to collect data?
 Why is this research important?
 What are the possible real world applications?
Slide 10—References
Please provide your sources in APA format including the link to your citizen project.

4. BIO 101 MODULE 2 THE WORKING CELL
BIO 101 MODULE 2 DISCUSSION
Discussion: Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
Discussion Topic
The cells in our body are complex cells called eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are very simple, like
bacteria. Prokaryotic cells tend to be less organized and more primitive, whereas eukaryotic cells like
our skin, liver, and brain cells benefit from the complexity of organization and
compartmentalization. Although simple, prokaryotic cells like bacteria are not compartmentalized
like human and animal cells, but they seem to function as they need to.
Bacteria have been around for millions of years and survive in the harshest of conditions. Is being
complex always beneficial?
Use the search terms “eukaryotic” or “prokaryotic” at The Scientist site and find a recent discovery to
share with your classmates. Summarize the article and compare/contrast the articles findings with
those of your classmates.
BIO 101 MODULE 2 CASE
CASE ASSIGNMENT
There are many diseases that are caused by the malfunction of specific organelles. Three examples
are listed below: Cystic Fibrosis, Pompe Disease and Leigh Syndrome. Select one of the disorders
below and complete an essay of approximately 2-3 pages in length, addressing the questions below.
A link is provided to introduce you to each disorder. You will need to conduct additional research to
fully complete your essay. You should consult a minimum of three quality sources when researching
parts I-IV below to complete your essay.
1. Cystic Fibrosis – One of the causes of the symptoms of cystic fibrosis is a defect in the
calcium and chlorine ion channels in the cell membranes, thus producing abnormal amounts
of fluid and salts in specific organs.Shannon, S. (2016). The Cellular Mechanism of CS: The
Basics. Cystic Fibrosis News Today. Retrieved
from https://cysticfibrosisnewstoday.com/2015/03/12/the-cellular-mechanism-of-cf-the-
basics/
2. Pompe Disease – The inability of the lysosome to break down macromolecules like glycogen
causes a build-up of those substances within the organelle. This leads to progressive muscle
weakness due to the lack of monomers available to the mitochondria for cellular

5. respiration.Pompe Disease.(n.d.) National Organization for Rare Disorders. Retrieved from
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/pompe-disease/
3. Leigh Syndrome – The inability to effectively produce ATP due to a defective mitochondrial
gene for one of the ATPase enzymes. Symptoms start in the central nervous system and
progressively worsen.Leigh Syndrome. (n.d.). US National Library of Medicine. Retrieved
from https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/leigh-syndrome (also a good source for genetic
information on the conditions above)
I. Cellular cause of disease
Describe the type of cell(s) involved with the disease. What is the specific function of this type of cell?
If an organelle or other cell structure is the problem in the disease, include information about it. Are
there more of a specific type of organelle in this type of cell? Why is the cell not performing properly
in this type of disorder? Does this disorder affect other parts of the body?
II. Disease- Basic Information
Describe what someone with the disease would notice, and what doctors find when doing an
examination. How serious is the disease? What happens if it is not treated? What effect does it have
on normal living? Is it inherited? If so, describe the inheritance pattern and the gene responsible.
How does the malfunctioning cell cause the symptoms? Usually there is a protein or enzyme that
isn’t produced properly. How is this related to the symptoms?
III. Disease Treatment and Research
How is the disease currently being treated? Is it curable, or is the treatment only for the symptoms?
What research is currently being conducted to find a cure/treatment? Is there hope for a
cure/treatment? Are stem cells or gene therapy used in research? Can these therapies lead to a
cure? Why is continued research important?
IV. Summarize your findings.
BIO 101 MODULE 2 SLP 2 QUIZ
For your Module 2 SLP you will be completing a multiple-choice quiz based on the required readings
from Modules 1 and 2.
Remember: Be sure to take notes as you read through the materials from each module, as your quiz
is based on all the material from both Modules 1 and 2.

6. Your quiz consists of 15 randomly generated multiple-choice questions worth 2 points each, for a
maximum of 30 points.
Time and planning:
You will have 45 minutes minutes to complete the quiz.
You will be able to retake the quiz to improve on your score to a maximum of 2 attempts. The
highest attempt score will count toward your final grade.
You cannot exit the quiz once it has started. If you experience technical problems—a dropped
Internet connection, a crashed computer, or the like—while taking a quiz, first try to reconnect and
re-enter the quiz.
If the quiz is still available, and your time to take the quiz has not expired, you can pick up where you
left off.
Note: If the quiz has expired and you cannot finish, the attempt is still counted. Therefore, it is
important to answer the questions to the best of your ability on each quiz attempt.
BIO 101 MODULE 3 GENES AND INHERITANCE
BIO 101 MODULE 1 DISCUSSION
Discussion: Genetic Testing
Discussion Topic
Several years ago, a small number of companies in the United States began selling DNA testing kits
directly to consumers (referred to as DTC) via the Internet. This market was made possible, in part,
by the decreasing costs of genome analysis. DTC testing generally does not produce a full genome
sequence, like the Human Genome Project; rather, companies often look at sites in the genome that
commonly differ between individuals, known as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
Companies offer a broad array of tests that report on a person’s ancestry and health, as well as a
number of other traits. Whether people should be able to access their genetic information directly
from a company is at the center of an on-going debate amongst doctors, patients, ethicists,
politicians and regulatory bodies, such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
1. Would you want to know more about your own genetic make-up? Why or why not?

7. 2. Should people be allowed to order a direct-to-consumer kit to learn about their genetic
make-up on their own, or should people have to go through a doctor? Explain.
3. Should the government regulate the sale of direct-to-consumer genetic tests? Explain.
BIO 101 MODULE 3 CASE
Case Assignment
To complete your essay for this assignment, select one of the biotechnology/genetic engineering
topics below and answer the following questions in essay format:
 Therapeutic Uses of Stem Cells
 Animal Cloning
 Designer Babies
 DNA and Criminal Forensics
1. Summarize the technology (How is it done? What is it used for?)
2. What people or companies are interested in doing research on this topic?
3. What are they trying to discover or do?
4. What have they already done with this technology?
5. Why are they trying to do it/or what is the ultimate goal in the future?
BIO 101 MODULE 3 SLP
You have already completed a basic study about genetics and mutations. For this assignment you
will research a specific genetic disorder and create a PowerPoint to explain the disorder by
addressing the information outlined below. Potential disorder topics are found in the table. You may
also use the link provided below the table to begin your research.
List of possible Genetic Disorders to Research:
• Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)
• Albinism
• Adrenal hyperplasia
• Autism/ Asperger syndrome

8. • Cystic Fibrosis
• Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
• Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
• Familial Dysautonomia
• Gardner syndrome (intestinal polyposis)
• Gaucher’s Disease
• Hemophilia
• Huntington’s Disease
• Jacobsen Syndrome
• Klinefelters Syndrome • Klippel-Feil Syndrome
• Leukodystrophy
• Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
• Marfan Syndrome
• Moebius Syndrome
• Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Progeria
• Proteus syndrome
• Retinoblastoma
• Rett’s Syndrome

9. • Sickle cell anemia
• Spinocerebellar Ataxia
• Tay-Sach’s Disease
• Tourette Syndrome
• Turner Syndrome
Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved March
16, 2018 from https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition
Topics you should include in your presentation:
Slide 1
Title Slide with Name, Course and Date
Slide 2- Introduction
Name and describe your chosen disorder. What happens to the body as a result of this disorder?
What part or parts of the body does the disorder generally affect? How many people are generally
affected in the US (or worldwide)?
Slides 3-4
Describe the symptoms of the disorder. What happens in the body to cause the disease? Is it a
mutation? How is it inherited? Is it recessive or dominant or sex-linked? Is it triggered by other
events? Find 1-2 images to illustrate the symptoms or cause of the disorder.
Slides 5-6
How is the disorder diagnosed? What tests are done? Is genetic counseling an option?
Slide 7
How is the disorder treated? Discuss medications, gene therapy, etc. Include an image to support
your research.
Slide 8- Application of research
Summarize new findings about your chosen disorder by researching current articles. What new
information did you learn about your chosen disorder? Include the resource(s).

10. Slide 9 – Conclusion
Summarize your project findings.
Slide 10—References
Please provide your sources in APA format.
BIO 101 MODULE 4 EVOLUTION AND BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
BIO 101 MODULE 1 DISCUSSION
Discussion: Evolution and Modern Day Life
Discussion Topic
One of the more important evolutionary concerns facing humans today is the impact on present day
environments and populations. Consider how evolutionary processes may be impacting the fields of
medicine, agriculture or the environment. Research topics such as antibiotic resistance, pesticide
use (resistant insects/plants) or “recent” changes in human traits such as the theory of the “shrinking
brain.”
Describe your chosen research topic on recent evolutionary processes. Explain how the evolution of
rapidly changing populations or traits may be affecting humans in modern day society. Compare
and contrast your research with that of your classmates.
BIO 101 MODULE 1 DISCUSSION
Module 4 Reflective Discussion
Discussion Topic
Prepare a Reflective Essay in which you address each of the following items:
 Which topics and concepts in this course have been most interesting to you and why?
 Which class activities or assignments helped you learn the most? The least?
 What would you like to learn more about (today, this week, this year, etc)?
 How might you use the scientific reasoning skills we’re practiced in these assignments to
help you evaluate claims and information?
Please complete an anonymous Course Evaluation Survey. Instructors are not able to view course
evaluation reports until after the grade submission period is over. Thank you for your feedback.

11. BIO 101 MODULE 1 CASE
Case Assignment
Answer the following questions in essay format. See the assignment expectations below for details
on how to format your essay. You will be selecting one species from the video below to address
questions 4 and 5 (video is approximately 12 minutes in length). You will need to conduct additional
research to complete the essay in detail.
1.
1. In your own words define natural selection and evolution.
2. What are four key components of natural selection?
3. What kinds of variable traits might natural selection act upon within a
population?Choose one species from the video below (examples include the peacock
or North American Elk) to complete the remaining two questions for your Case
Assignment:Conboy, R. Evolution – Why Sex? Retrieved March 13, 2018
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AiHTcWejjQ
4. Sexual selection is a “special case” of natural selection. Define sexual selection
(explain the concepts of male competition and female choice in your answer)
5. How do the unique traits of the animal you have chosen increase its fitness (in
reproductive terms)?
BIO 101 MODULE 4 SLP
For your Module 4 SLP you will be completing a multiple-choice quiz based on the required readings
from Modules 3 and 4.
Remember: Be sure to take notes as you read through the materials from each module, as your quiz
is based on all the material from both Modules 3 and 4.
Your quiz consists of 15 randomly generated multiple-choice questions worth 2 points each, for a
maximum of 30 points.
Time and planning:
You will have 45 minutes minutes to complete the quiz.
You will be able to retake the quiz to improve on your score to a maximum of 2 attempts. The
highest attempt score will count toward your final grade.

12. You cannot exit the quiz once it has started. If you experience technical problems—a dropped
Internet connection, a crashed computer, or the like—while taking a quiz, first try to reconnect and
re-enter the quiz.
If the quiz is still available, and your time to take the quiz has not expired, you can pick up where you
left off.
Note: If the quiz has expired and you cannot finish, the attempt is still counted. Therefore, it is
important to answer the questions to the best of your ability on each quiz attempt.
Download Now