Program Matrix:                                             Required Coursework in Biology

                                      

 

Learning Outcomes

BIOL 105

General Biology I

BIOL 106

General Biology II

BIOL 212

Cell Physiology

BIOL 310

Genetics

 Upper Division Courses (5) :  Must include 1 field  &  2 lab courses

BIOL 414

Evolution

Apply the scientific process, including designing and conducting experiments and testing hypotheses.

I

I

 

 

R, EC

 

Develop laboratory techniques (including keeping a laboratory notebook and understanding of principles of laboratory safety).

I

I

 

 

R, EC

 

Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and critically review scientific papers.

 

I

I

R

R, EC

EC

Prepare oral and written reports in a standard scientific format.

I

I

R

R

R, EC

EC

Recognize the relationship between structure and function at all levels:  molecular, cellular, and organismal.

I

I

R

R

EC

EC

Diagram and explain the major cellular processes in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

I

I

EC

 

R, EC

 

Describe the flow of genetic information, the chromosome theory of heredity and the relationship between genetics and evolutionary theory.

I

I

 

EC

R, EC

EC

Evaluate the principles of evolutionary biology and identify the taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships of the major groups of organisms.

 

I

 

R

R, EC

EC

Recognize the ecological relationships between organisms and their environment.

I

 

 

 

R, EC

EC

Develop an awareness of the careers and professions available in the biological sciences.*

 

 

I

 

R

 

I = Introduced, R = Reinforced, EC = Extended Coverage

* Other resources available to students include academic advisors, course professors, the USF Career Center, and special-interest clubs.