BIOL 1310 - Concepts of Biology ♦

Credit(s): 3

A survey of biology concepts and content as applicable to the Tennessee K-8 curriculum standards and the National Science Foundation Standards. Instructional topics include scientific method, cell structure and function, food production and energy for life, heredity and reproduction, diversity and adaptation among living things, interactions between living things and their environment, and biological change. Students will design, develop, and implement hands-on science activities for K-8 students; create and develop a course portfolio; and collect and evaluate biologically related resources. Course includes two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week. A course designed for students seeking the Associate of Science in Teaching degree; course focuses on the elementary education science concepts via the Next Generation of Science Standards.

♦ This is a General Education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.