Course Objectives: To enable the student to understand the scientific method, become familiar with the physical and chemical organization of cells, and become aware of some of the many interactions of living things with their environments.
Content Outline:
Week
Topics
1
Characteristics of Life Chemistry of Life
2
The cell: Structural and functional unit of life
3
Types of cells Viruses
4
Mitosis and meiosis Genetic code and protein synthesis
5
Genetics and genetic diseases Genetic engineering and cloning
6
Infectious disease entities (bacteria and viruses) HIV and AIDS Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance
7
Stress vs. Distress Stress, diet, and genetics in heart and circulatory disease
8
Cancer: Causes and treatments
9
Nutrition: Newborn, adolescent, and adult Digestion
10
Food production and distribution
11
Human population growth and the environment
12
Ecosystems: Resource management
13
Pollution: Air, water and soil Deforestation and climate
14
Waste disposal vs. recycling Radioactive waste
15
Ethical guidlines for implementing new technologies
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