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Nov 24, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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BIOL 141 - Life Science for Elementary Educators 4 CR
This is a laboratory-based course specifically designed for prospective elementary teachers. The objectives of the course are to aid students in developing a meaningful and functional understanding of key biological concepts in anatomy and physiology, ecology, and evolution; to facilitate insight in the nature of science as an intellectual activity; to explore alternative conceptions of scientific phenomena; to help students develop more positive attitudes about science, and increase their confidence in their ability to do science. [48-32-80] Lab Fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
General Education Requirement: Critical Thinking - Applied Core
Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirement: Natural Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
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| Apply principles of scientific inquiry to solve biological questions. |
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| Interpret graphs and models about biological principles. |
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| Identify the basic components and functions of cells and organisms. |
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| Apply foundational level understanding of cells and energy to ecological interactions. |
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| Relate genetic principles to evolutionary theory. |
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| Relate the core biological concepts covered in class (cells, organisms, energy, genetics, ecology, evolution) to the Next Generation Science Standards. |
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