General Biology I

1. Explain cell structure and organizations.
2. Summarize functions of cellular organelles.
3. Characterize living organisms and state their general reproduction.
4. Describe the interrelationship that exists between organisms.
5. Discuss the concept of heredity and evolution.
6. Describe the basic elements of ecology and enumerate habitat types and their characteristics.

13 weeks, about 80 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Biology

   • Unit 1: Properties of Life · 5 hours

     Define biology and its scope.. Identify and describe the properties of life.. Explain the hierarchy of biological organization from atoms to the biosphere..

   • Unit 2: The Diversity of life and its organization · 5 hours

     Explain the diversity of life on Earth.. Describe the levels of organization of living things.. Explain the evolutionary relationships of life forms..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Biology

   • Unit 3: Introduction to Biological Inquiry · 5 hours

     Appreciate the various branches of biology.. Identify the shared characteristics of the natural sciences.. Describe the application of forensic science to answer law matters.. Understand the basic scientific ethics in research..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Biology

   • Unit 4: Scientific Inquiry method · 5 hours

     Understand the meaning and method of the scientific inquiry.. Explain the meaning of hypothesis.. Describe how to test and apply hypothesis in science research.. Explain the meaning of basic and applied research in science..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Biology

   • Unit 5: Microscopy and the Cell Theory · 5 hours

     Justify that cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms.. List the components of the cell and state cell theory.. Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.. Describe the roles of cells in organisms.. Compare and contrast light microscopy and electron microscopy..

5. Week 5Module 2: Structure and Functions of the Cell

   • Unit 1: Cell and Cell Components · 5 hours

     Illustrate the structure of a prokaryote and eukaryote cells.. Describe the structure of plant and animal cells by drawing labeled diagrams.. Differentiate between Unicellular and Multicellular organisms.. Describe the structure and function of the various cell organelles..

6. Week 6Module 2: Structure and Functions of the Cell

   • Unit 2: Cells Communication · 5 hours

     Explain why and how passive transport occurs.. Understand the processes of osmosis and diffusion.. Define tonicity and describe its relevance to passive transport.. Understand how electrochemical gradients affect ions.. Describe endocytosis, including phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis.. Understand the process of exocytosis..

7. Week 7Module 2: Structure and Functions of the Cell

   • Unit 3: Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems · 5 hours

     Define tissues, organs and organ system as part of the level of organization of living things.. Describe the organ in both animals and plants.. Describe the major organ systems of the animal and plant bodies.. Explain how organs in a system work together and.. Explain the workings of organ systems in animals and plants..

8. Week 8Module 2: Structure and Functions of the Cell

   • Unit 4: Characteristics and Classification of Living Things · 5 hours

     Understand and describe the characteristics of living and non-living things.. Know the definition of the biological classification system.. Explain the hierarchical manner of grouping of living organisms based on similarities and differences.. Describe living organisms into five major kingdoms..

9. Week 9Module 2: Structure and Functions of the Cell

   • Unit 5: The Study of Genes and Chromosomes · 5 hours

     Describe the occurrence and significance of genes and chromosomes.. Describe proteins and the structure of DNA.. Explain the synthesizing proteins.. Describe the process of gene replication and mutations.. Explain the meaning of coding, transcription and translation, and the control of gene expression..

10. Week 10Module 2: Structure and Functions of the Cell

    • Unit 6: Reproduction Process and Life cycles · 5 hours

      Explain and describe the meaning and process of reproduction in both unicellular and multicellular organisms.. Differentiate between Binary fission and Multiple fission.. Describe the cell reproduction and life cycles.. Describe animal and plant life cycles.. Explain the meaning of natural selection.. Illustrate and describe the Mitosis and Meiosis divisions and Cell Cycles..

11. Week 11Module 3: Interrelationship Between Organisms

    • Unit 1: Interrelationship between organisms · 5 hours

      Recognize that every organism is shaped by, and in turn shapes its environment in its life and reproduction.. Explain the Concept of Interrelationship.. Describe how ecological scientists study organism-environment interactions across ecosystems of all sizes, ranging from microbial communities to the Earth as a whole.. Describe the various interactions between organisms..

12. Week 12Module 3: Interrelationship Between Organisms

    • Unit 2: Heredity and Variation · 5 hours

      Define the term heredity and variation.. State pattern of Mendelian inheritance.. Describe the location, structure and function of chromosomes and genes.. Give an account of the four blood groups in humans and the manner of their inheritance.. Explain the chromosomal basis of sex determination in humans..

    • Unit 3: Introduction to Evolution · 5 hours

      Explain the meaning of evolution as the gradual change of organisms on the earth over long periods, with new forms replacing old ones.. Explain the various theories of evolution, namely the theories of Special creationism, evolutionary creationism, spontaneous generation, eternity of life, Cosmozoan, and Biochemical theory.. Study how evidences of evolutionist theory support the process of evolution..

13. Week 13Module 3: Interrelationship Between Organisms

    • Unit 4: Natural selection · 5 hours

      Explain the meaning of natural selection as a mechanism of evolution.. Describe the process of natural selection.. Explain the concept of the 'survival of the fittest'.. Define ecology.. Appreciate the importance of the study Ecology.. Understand some basic ecological terms..

    • Unit 5: Elements of Ecology · 5 hours

      Describe the various branches of ecology.. Explain the criteria employed for the classification of the various branches.. Explain the meaning of habitat and describe the various types..