SCC Biology Department SLO's

Biology Department

Program SLO’s

• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the characteristic themes that pervade and unify the discipline of biology.

• Identify and evaluate the hierarchal structure of biological organization and the emergent properties of each level in an analytical manner.

• Employ the scientific method by proposing hypotheses based on observations, testing the hypotheses, critically analyzing experimental data, and formulating valid conclusions based on the experimental data.

Course SLO’s

Biology 109 – Fundamentals of Biology

• Identify and explain the definitive characteristics of living organisms in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of evolution and its relationship to the unity and diversity of living organisms. 

• Identify and explain the definitive characteristics of living organisms in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of evolution and its relationship to the unity and diversity of living organisms. 

Biology 109L – Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory

• Employ (Apply) the steps of the scientific method to conduct laboratory investigations.
• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based  on the results.

Biology 139 – Health Microbiology

• Demonstrate a coherent (cohesive) understanding of human-microbe interactions, the medical impact of these interactions, and the commercial applications.

·        Employ (Apply) the principles of the scientific method to both laboratory and conventional investigations.

• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.

Biology 149 – Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Appropriately apply anatomical and directional terminology commonly used in the medical profession to body structures.
• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between tissues, organs, and organ systems from a structural and functional perspective.
• Properly utilize and care for laboratory equipment following conventional procedures.

Biology 177 – Human Genetics

• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the basic concepts in human genetics and the processes by which traits are transmitted.
• Employ Punnett Squares and pedigree charts to analyze and express transmission modes and probabilities.

Biology 200 – Environment of Man

• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between ecosystems, populations and pollutants.
• Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples. 

Biology 211 – Cellular and Molecular Biology

• Express a coherent understanding of fundamental biological concepts that include cell structure, energy, cell reproduction, and genetics.
• Employ the principles of the scientific method to investigate both laboratory and ordinary situations.
• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.

Biology 212 – Animal Diversity and Ecology

• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between animal diversity, form and function, habitat, and life style.
• Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples. 
• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.

Biology 214 - Plant Diversity and Evolution

• Demonstrate a coherent (cohesive) understanding of the relationship between plant diversity, form and function, habitat, and life style.
• Express (Demonstrate) a fundamental comprehension (coherent understanding) of the process of evolution and its relationship to biodiversity. 
• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.

Biology 229 – General Microbiology

·        Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the diversity of microorganisms and their role in the biosphere.

·        Employ the principles of the scientific method to both laboratory and conventional investigations.

• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.

Biology 239 – Human Anatomy

• Appropriately apply anatomical and directional terminology commonly used in the medical profession to body structures.
• Identify anatomical features of the body on a microscopic and/or gross level and indicate the proper location of each.
• Properly utilize and care for laboratory equipment following conventional procedures.

          Biology 249 – Human Physiology

• Illustrate a fundamental understanding of basic cellular chemistry and its role in homeostasis. 

• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between tissues, organs, and organ systems from a structural and functional perspective.

• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.

Biology 259 – Environmental Biology

• Demonstrate a cohesive understanding of the relationship between ecosystems, populations and pollutants.
• Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples. 
• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.

Environmental Studies 200 – Environment of Man

• Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the relationship between ecosystems, populations and pollutants.
• Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples. 

Environmental Studies 259 – Environmental Biology

• Demonstrate a cohesive understanding of the relationship between ecosystems, populations and pollutants.
• Express a fundamental comprehension of ecological principles by citing examples. 
• Conduct laboratory investigations according to given experimental procedure, collect and analyze resulting experimental data, and formulate valid conclusions based on the results.