Course Design Guide SCI/230 Version 7 1 Course Design Guide College of Natural Sciences SCI/230 Version 7 Introduction to Life Science Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course applies a broad, conceptual understanding of biology. Students are introduced to scientific ideologies and concepts that not only shape our biological world, but also shape us as humans. Students examine the scientific method, evolution 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 facts. It stresses the integration of ideas, making connections that form our understanding of the living world. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: · University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. · 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 beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Simon, E. J., Reece, J. B., & Dickey, J. L. (2010). Campbell essential biology with physiology (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week 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 instructor’s 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 on the student website. Individual Levels of Life Complete the Levels of Life Worksheet located on the student website. Day 5 01/24/14 100 Individual The Scientific Method Complete the Scientific Method activity on the student website. Write a 350-word paper on the scientific method. Include the following: · Describe how you applied the steps of the scienti.

1. Course Design Guide
SCI/230 Version 7
1
Course Design Guide
College of Natural Sciences
SCI/230 Version 7
Introduction to Life Science
Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 by University
of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course applies a broad, conceptual understanding of
biology. Students are introduced to scientific ideologies and
concepts that not only shape our biological world, but also
shape us as humans. Students examine the scientific method,
evolution 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 facts. It stresses
the integration of ideas, making connections that form our
understanding of the living world.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for
understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the
following two documents:
· University policies: You must be logged into the student
website to view this document.

2. · 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 beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly
different depending on the modality in which you attend class.
If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies
governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Simon, E. J., Reece, J. B., & Dickey, J. L. (2010). Campbell
essential biology with physiology (3rd
ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week 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 instructor’s biography and post your own.

3. 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 on the
student website.
Individual
Levels of Life
Complete the Levels of Life Worksheet located on the student
website.
Day 5
01/24/14
100
Individual
The Scientific Method
Complete the Scientific Method activity on the student website.

4. 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 the problem.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Day 7
01/26/14
90
Week Two: Cells
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Compare the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
1.2 Differentiate between plant and animal cells.
1.3 Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
1.4 Describe mitosis and meiosis.
Reading
Read Ch. 4 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading
Read Ch. 6 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.

5. 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.
01/27/14– 02/02/14
10
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Day 2
01/28/14Day 4
01/30/14
10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Mitosis and Meiosis
Listen to the following MP3 recordings located on the student
website:
· “Mitosis”
· “Meiosis”
· “Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis”
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Animal and Plant Cells
Watch the following videos located on the student website:

6. · “Tour of a Plant Cell”
· “Tour of an Animal Cell”
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Watch the following videos located on the student website:
· “Overview of Cellular Respiration”
· “Cellular Respiration”
· “Overview of Photosynthesis”
· “Photosynthesis”
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Cellular Reproduction
Watch the following videos located on the student website:
· “Mitosis & Cytokinesis Animation”
· “Meiosis Animation”
Individual
Cells
Complete the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells activity on the
student website.
Complete the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Worksheet.
Day 7
02/02/14
30

7. Week Three: Cells, continued
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.5 Compare the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
1.6 Differentiate between plant and animal cells.
1.7 Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
1.8 Describe mitosis and meiosis.
Individual
Cell Energy
Complete the Cell Energy Worksheet.
Day 5
02/07/14
90
Individual
Cell Reproduction
Create a multimedia presentation wherein you answer the
following questions:
· What types of cells and organisms undergo mitosis and
meiosis?
· When do organisms use each process?
· Review the illustration of each process in Figure 8.15 in Ch. 8
of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. In which
phases do the important differences occur? How do these

8. differences affect the end results?
· What would happen to an organism if either process stopped?
Examples of multimedia presentation tools include the
following:
· Voki™ speaking avatars
· Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations of at least 5 slides
with detailed speaker notes
· Prezi™ presentations
· VoiceThread™ collaborative multimedia slide shows
· Digital StorytellerSM movies
· Glogster™ interactive posters
· Websites
Day 7
02/09/14
100
Week Four: DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.5 Describe the principles of genetics.
1.6 Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics.
1.7 Explain the role of chromosomes in inheritance.

9. 1.8 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.
02/10/14– 02/16/14
10
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Day 2
02/11/14Day 4
02/13/14
10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
Listen to the “Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance” 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.

10. Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Protein Synthesis
Watch the following videos located on the student website:
· “Overview of Protein Synthesis”
· “Protein Synthesis”
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Punnett Squares
Complete the Punnett Square activity located on the student
website.
Week Five: DNA, Chromosomes, and Genetics, continued
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.9 Describe the principles of genetics.
1.10 Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics.
1.11 Explain the role of chromosomes in inheritance.
1.12 Describe the structure and function of DNA.
Individual
DNA Assignment

11. Complete the DNA Worksheet located on the student website.
Day 5
02/21/14
70
Individual
Genetics Assignment
Complete the Genetics Worksheet located on the student
website.
Day 7
02/23/14
100
Week Six: Evolution and Physiology
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.13 Explain the role of natural selection in evolution.
1.14 Describe the evidence in support of evolution by natural
selection.
1.15 Explain how new species evolve.
1.16 Explain how organisms evolved physiologically in
response to their environment.
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”

12. Reading
Read the following sections in Ch. 13 of Campbell Essential
Biology With Physiology:
· “Evidence of Evolution”
· “Natural Selection”
· “Mechanisms of Evolution”
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.
02/24/14– 03/02/14
10
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Day 2
02/25/14Day 4

13. 02/27/14
10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Natural Selection
Listen to the “Natural Selection” MP3 recording located on the
student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Speciation
Listen to the “Speciation” MP3 recording located on the student
website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Animal Structure
Listen to the “Animal Structure” MP3 recording located on the
student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
The Mechanisms of Evolution – Natural Selection Camouflage
Watch the “Mechanisms of Evolution – Natural Selection:
Camouflage” video located on the student website.
Week Seven: Evolution and Physiology, continued
Details
Due
Points

14. Objectives
1.17 Explain the role of natural selection in evolution.
1.18 Describe the evidence in support of evolution by natural
selection.
1.19 Explain how new species evolve.
1.20 Explain how organisms evolved physiologically in
response to their environment.
Individual
Physiology Assignment
Locate a diagram of the internal anatomy of an organism with
the main organs and structures labeled.
Write a 350- to 700-word paper explaining how the organism in
the diagram has evolved physiologically to become suited to its
environment.
Reference the diagram in your paper.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Day 5
03/07/14
70
Individual
Evolution Assignment
Resource: “The Origin of Species” section in Ch. 14 of
Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology
Choose a species to research.
Create a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation
about your chosen species.
Include the following in your presentation:

15. · How may your species have evolved?
· Describe the mechanism of speciation, in general, and apply
the mechanism to the species you researched.
· Include evidence that supports your speciation hypothesis.
· What role does natural selection play with this species? What
role does it play with evolution in general? Does that apply to
this species?
· Include detailed speaker notes.
Day 7
03/09/14
100
Week Eight: Ecology and Biodiversity
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.21 Describe the basic structure and interactions of a healthy
ecosystem.
1.22 Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth.
1.23 Recognize the importance of biodiversity.
1.24 Explain a threat to biodiversity.
Reading
Read Ch. 18 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.
Reading

16. 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.
03/10/14 – 03/16/14
10
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Day 2
03/11/14 Day 4
03/13/14
10
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Ecological Hierarchy
Listen to the “Ecological Hierarchy” MP3 recording located on
the student website.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation
Global Warming

17. Listen to the “Global Warming” MP3 recording located on the
student website.
Week Nine: Ecology and Biodiversity, continued
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.25 Describe the basic structure and interactions of a healthy
ecosystem.
1.26 Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth.
1.27 Recognize the importance of biodiversity.
1.28 Explain a threat to biodiversity.
Individual
Human Population Growth
Write a total of 150- to 300-words in response to the following:
· Explain the two types of population growth.
· Analyze the type of growth exhibited by the human population
and its effect on the environment.
Day 5
03/21/14
70
Individual
Food Web Diagram
Create a diagram in which you illustrate the energy flow among
organisms of a food chain in a particular ecosystem.

18. Select an ecosystem, such as a temperate forest, desert biome,
or the Everglades.
Determine the interdependency of life in your ecosystem by
examining its organisms.
Include the following:
· List the organisms that can be found in your ecosystem. What
is the benefit of this biodiversity?
· Label major organisms that live in your selected ecosystem: P
for producers, C for consumers, and D for decomposers.
Write a summary of your food chain that:
· Describes the major categories of organisms: producers,
consumers, and decomposers.
· Describes the interactions between organisms in your
ecosystem.
· Evaluates potential hazards caused by humans that might
affect your ecosystem’s stability, such as environmental
pollution. What effect does this hazard have on the biodiversity
in your ecosystem?
· Lists the abiotic factors present in your ecosystem.
· Describes the food chains associated with your ecosystem.
Address the following items:
· Name of the plant or animal
· What it eats

19. · What eats it
· How it has adapted to the ecosystem
Day 7
03/23/14
100
Optional Discussion Questions
Week Two Discussion Questions
· Why is it important to differentiate between eukaryotic and
prokaryotic cells? What do you think is the biggest difference
between the two?
· For the cell process assigned to you by your instructor
(mitosis, meiosis, photosynthesis or cell respiration), answer the
following:
· What is the purpose of the cell process?
· What would happen to the cell and the organism if the process
stopped occurring?
· Can you think of another way the cell could achieve this
process?
Week Four Discussion Questions
· Select two of Mendel’s four hypotheses that are described in
Ch. 9 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology. How
could you rewrite these in your own words? Find an example
that illustrates the hypotheses.
· Choose a trait or disorder controlled by one gene. Briefly
describe the trait and identify whether it is inherited as a
dominant, recessive, or sex-linked trait. What would a pedigree
of this trait look like?

20. · Why is DNA sequencing important?
Week Six Discussion Questions
· Review the “Natural Selection” section in Ch. 13 of Campbell
Essential Biology With Physiology. Organisms have evolved
physiologically and anatomically to adapt to their environment.
Select one species from the text or another source. How have
their traits evolved by natural selection to maximize their
ability to maintain homeostasis and equilibrium?
· What are two examples of evidence that support the theory of
evolution by natural selection? One example should relate to the
anatomy or physiology of animals. Locate a website that
discusses the evolution of a new species. Do you agree this is a
new species, or is it diversity within the same species? Explain
your answer.
Week Eight Discussion Questions
· Describe your local ecosystem or an ecosystem that is
important to you, including its hierarchy of interactions and its
biodiversity. How is the ecosystem dependent on the
biodiversity? Explain one threat to that biodiversity.
· Are all threats to biodiversity caused by humans?
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