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II. Course Description:
A general course in biology which provides a student an understanding of the basic life processes that takes place in all organisms. It describes the chemical and cellular basis of life, the organization, structure, and function of plants and animals. It also gives an overview of the genetic basis of life, evolution and diversity, ecology and behavior of some organisms.

III. Standard Reference:

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IV. The Learner

 * 1) 1st and 2nd year college students ( non-science & science students) of the CWC schools.
 * 2) Pre-requisite: High school Biology

V. Course Objectives:

 * 1) Discuss the interconnection of all living things to one another and to their Divine Creator
 * 2) Develop the skills for critical and analytical thinking; and
 * 3) Make a survey of the disciplines fundamental to the understandings of life that make up modern biology, including biochemistry, genetic development, physiology and ecology, and how appreciation for the interrelatedness of these disciplines

VI. Course Content:

__**Module 1:**__ Biology : Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life

1. Scientific Method and Processes of Science 2. Molecular Basis of Life 3. Overview of Systematics 4. The Cell: Parts and Functions 5. Cellular Metabolisms 6. Genetics: Chemical Basis of Genes 7. Gene Replication 8. Gene Technology and Current Issues in Genetics

__**Module 2: Biological Systems**__

1. Skeletal System 2. Muscular System 3. Digestive System 4. Circulatory System 5. Immune System 6. Respiratory System 7. Excretory System 8. Nervous System 9. Endocrine System 10. Reproductive System

__**Module 3:**__ Ecology and Evolution

1. Nature of Ecology 2. Community Interaction 3. Biodiversity and Evolution 3. Population Dynamics 4. Current Environmental Issues/Concerns

VII. Course References:
Bernstein, R. and Berstain, S. 1988, 3000 Dolvrd Problems inBiology, New York: Mc. Graw-Hill Book Company. Campbell, et. al., 2000, Biology, Concepts and Connections. 3rd Ed. CA: Benjamin Cummings Pub. Co. Erdahl and Wise, 2003 General Biology Study Guide and Lab. Manual 3rd Ed. New Jersey: Pearson Press. Krogh, D, 2000, Biology-Guide to Natural World. New York: Prentice Hall Company. [|http://www.live.com] [|http://www.webcrawler.com] [|www.ask.com] [|www.alltheweb.com] [|http://www.wikipedia.com]

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IX. Course Development Team:
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