SCI 101 - Integrated Physical Science SCI 102 Integrated Life Science 3 credits

Institution:

Saint Leo University

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Description:

Prerequisite: SCI 101 strongly recommended This course is designed to provide integrated knowledge and basic understanding of the major con-cepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings of the life sciences, including biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, environmental science, molecular biology, biochemistry, ecology, cytology, genetics, and embryology. Major integrated themes in-clude ecosystem dynamics, contemporary environmental issues, DNA and protein synthesis, cell anatomy and physiology, the processes of evolution and genetics, the diversity of life, the unified nature of life, the scientific world view, the scientific method, and the major differences between the scientific way of knowing and other ways of knowing. Emphasis is placed on oral and written scien-tific literacy through effective interpretation and communication of written, quantitative, graphic, and tabular scientific information.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2008 

Institution Website:

www.saintleo.edu

Phone Number:

(352) 588-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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