Trends in Biology
Overview
1. Scientific Thinking
- Making observations
- Formulation and testing of hypotheses
- Scientific theories
2. Molecules of Life & the Cell
- Macromolecules and lipids
- Main components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
3. DNA, Genes, and Inheritance
- The cell cycle: mitosis and meiosis
- Basics of Mendelian inheritance
4. Evolution
- Darwin’s research
- The theory of evolution by natural selection
5. Origin and Diversification of Life
- Theories of the origin of life
- Key events in life history
- Phylogeny and the tree of life
- Domains and kingdoms of life
6. Ecology
- Population studies
- Community interactions
- Human activities and ecosystems
7. Plant Form and Function
- The diversity of the Kingdom Plantae
- Plant support and growth
- Resource acquisition in plants
- Gas exchange and transport in plants
- Plant reproduction
8. Animal Form and Function
- The diversity of the Kingdom Animalia
- Nutrition, feeding, and digestion
- Circulation and respiration
- Excretion and osmoregulation
- Reproduction
- Nervous systems
9. Weekly discussion on current relevant topics in biology
10. Laboratory techniques in biology including:
- Cell observation using microscopes
- Collection and identification of organisms
- Dichotomous keys
- Identification of animal and plant tissues and structures
- Observation and discussion of animal and plant structure and function
Lectures will include in-class activities and group discussions where journal article and/or textbook readings will be required.
Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
| Quizzes and assignments | 20-25% |
| Laboratory assignments | 5-10% |
| Laboratory examination | 15-20% |
| Term test(s) | 25-30% |
| Final examination | 30-35% |
| TOTAL | 100% |
Notes:
1. Class Tests and Assignments:
Class tests and assignments are a compulsory component of this course. A minimum of 50% of the tests and assignments must be completed to achieve a minimum of a D grade in the course.
2. Laboratory Assignments:
Laboratory experiments and assignments are a compulsory component of this course. A minimum of 50% of the laboratory experiments and assignments must be completed to achieve a minimum of a D grade in the course.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss essential biological concepts and principles;
- Describe the scientific method, including the use of hypotheses and experiments;
- Describe the organization and diversity of life;
- Explain the principles of inheritance;
- Explain the process of evolution by natural selection;
- Describe the ecological relationships among living organisms, as well as the ecological relationships between living organisms and their environment;
- Describe physiological processes in plants and animals;
- Conduct basic laboratory experiments and interpret the observations and results;
- Apply biological concepts and principles in the discussion of issues of current societal relevance.
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Reece et al. Current Canadian Edition. Campbell Biology. Pearson.
Douglas College BIOL 1100 Laboratory Manual
Requisites
Prerequisites
No prerequisite courses.
Corequisites
No corequisite courses.
Equivalencies
No equivalent courses.
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
| Institution | Transfer details for BIOL 1100 |
|---|---|
| Alexander College (ALEX) | ALEX BIOL 100 (4) |
| Athabasca University (AU) | AU BIOL 1XX (3) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU BIOL 1XX (4) |
| Coast Mountain College (CMTN) | DOUG BIOL 1100 (4) & DOUG BIOL 1210 (5) = CMTN BIOL 101 (3) & CMTN BIOL 102 (3) |
| College of New Caledonia (CNC) | CNC BIO 1XX (3) |
| College of the Rockies (COTR) | COTR BIOL 1XX (3) |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU BIOL 1112 (4) |
| Langara College (LANG) | LANG BIOL 1XXX (4) |
| North Island College (NIC) | NIC BIO 111 (3) |
| Northern Lights College (NLC) | NLC BIOL 1XX (3) |
| Okanagan College (OC) | OC BIOL 112 (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU BISC 100 (4) |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU BIOL 103 (3) |
| University Canada West (UCW) | UCW BIOL 1XX (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | UBCO BIOL_O 1st (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV BIOL_V 1st (3) |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | UNBC BIOL 110 (3) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | UFV BIO 1XX (4) |
| University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC BIOL 150A (1.5) or UVIC BIOL 1XX (1.5) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | No credit |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | VIU BIOL 1st (4) |
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
| CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CRN
15306
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Tue Thu | Instructor last name
Clasen
Instructor first name
Jessie
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Course status
Waitlist
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BIOL 1100 001 Students must also register in either BIOL 1100 L01 or BIOL 1100 L02.