BI 102 - Laboratory for Survey of the Biological Sciences

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. SCIENTIFIC METHOD
   • explain the importance and steps used in the scientific method;
   • apply the process of the scientific method to scientific investigations and everyday decisions; and
   • using Library resources and personnel, distinguish the steps and methods established by researchers in various scientific publications.
2. CELL STRUCTURE
   • identify various cellular structures and explain their functions;
   • recognize the various stages of cellular reproduction using the microscope; and
   • recognize the similarities and differences between prokaryotic, plant and animal cells.
3. GENETICS
   • apply basic genetic terminology to Mendelian Genetics;
   • complete genetic crosses and track traits through multiple generations using virtual software applications;
   • explain the transmission of various genetic traits through multiple allele and sex-linked inheritance; and
   • interpret the inheritance of family traits using pedigree charts.
4. BOTANY
   • describe basic plant structure;
   • recognize the role of plants in everyday life, from oxygen production to the foodon our tables; and
   • identify the parts and importance of flowers, fruits and seeds of different types of plants.
5. ZOOLOGY
   • describe the steps involved in taxonomy;
   • recognize the diversity of animals at various taxonomic levels through the dissection of organisms; and
   • identify organs common to and different between animals at various taxonomic levels.

• MICROBIOLOGY
  • identify prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and viruses;
  • determine the role of these organisms in their immediate environment and in the earth’s ecosystems; and
  • explain and demonstrate various techniques students can use to protect themselves and others from medical contamination by working with various organisms in a controlled environment.