{"id":26,"date":"2018-01-29T22:17:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T22:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-nmbiology2\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=26"},"modified":"2024-04-26T23:10:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T23:10:46","slug":"learning-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-nmbiology2\/chapter\/learning-outcomes\/","title":{"raw":"Learning Outcomes","rendered":"Learning Outcomes"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2840\/2018\/01\/15173031\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"icon of a magnifying glass over a list\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe content, assignments, and assessments for Biology for Non-Majors\u00a0II are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1PDrDl0TrMr1LXVbcr_iJHu2V_jDfNtPEPpO1507O3TA\/edit#gid=956361054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biology for Non-Majors II Learning Outcomes<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Module 1: Define biology and apply its principles<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Introduction to Biology<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>List the defining characteristics of biological life<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the history of the study of life and the diversity of life on Earth<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the main branches of biology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe biology as a science and identify the key components of scientific inquiry<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 2: Discuss the history of life on Earth<\/h2>\r\n<h3>History of Life<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain the theory of evolution<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Define species and identify how species form<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the ways populations evolve<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Read and analyze a phylogenetic tree that documents evolutionary relationships<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 3: Identify the different kinds of prokaryotes and common bacteria that infect humans<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Prokaryotes<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the diversity of prokaryotic cells<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe the structure of prokaryotic cells<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the metabolic needs of prokaryotes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify common bacterial diseases in humans<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify common prokaryotes that are beneficial to humans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 4: Discuss the organisms in Kingdom Protista<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Protists<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify the common characteristics of protists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe the role that protists play in the ecosystem<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 5: Discuss the organisms in Kingdom Fungi<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Fungi<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify the common characteristics of fungi<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe the role that fungi play in the ecosystem<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify common fungal parasites and pathogens<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss common human usage of fungi<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 6: Differentiate between different types of plants<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Plant Diversity<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Classify seedless plants<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Classify seed plants<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 7: Discuss the structure and function of plants<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Plant Structure and Function<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify basic common structures of plants<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss common functions of plants<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 8: Discuss the methods and structures of plant reproduction<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Plant Reproduction<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the reproductive development and structure of plants<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe how plants reproduce asexually<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 9: Discuss the importance of animal diversity<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Animal Diversity<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the evolutionary history of the animal kingdom<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chart animal phylogeny<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 10: Discuss the common features of organism in the animal kingdom<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Features of the Animal Kingdom<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe the various types of body plans that occur in animals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the tissue structures found in animals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss methods and features of animal reproduction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the importance of homeostasis in animals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 11: Classify different types of invertebrates<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Invertebrates<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify the common characteristics of phylum Porifera Phylum<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the common characteristics of phylum Cnidaria<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the common characteristics of superphylum Lophotrochozoa<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the common characteristics of superphylum Ecdysozoa<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the common characteristics of superphylum Deuterostomia<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 12: Classify different types of vertebrates<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Vertebrates<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify the common characteristics of chordates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of fishes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of amphibians<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of amniotes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of reptiles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of birds<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify characteristics of mammals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 13: Describe different body systems<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Overview of Body Systems<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Discuss how different body systems interact with one another<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and sensory systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe the circulatory, immune, respiratory, and digestive systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe the muscular, skeletal, and integumentary systems<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 14: Define the scope and components of ecology<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Ecology of Living Things<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify the scope of ecology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Distinguish between abiotic and biotic components of the environment<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify different biomes of our world<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the scope and study of population ecology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the scope and study of community ecology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 15: Discuss ecology as it relates to the environment<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Ecology and the Environment<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe how organisms acquire energy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the biogeochemical cycles of water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify evidence of climate change<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain why conservation biology and biodiversity are important<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2840\/2018\/01\/15173031\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"icon of a magnifying glass over a list\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The content, assignments, and assessments for Biology for Non-Majors\u00a0II are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1PDrDl0TrMr1LXVbcr_iJHu2V_jDfNtPEPpO1507O3TA\/edit#gid=956361054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biology for Non-Majors II Learning Outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Module 1: Define biology and apply its principles<\/h2>\n<h3>Introduction to Biology<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>List the defining characteristics of biological life<\/li>\n<li>Discuss the history of the study of life and the diversity of life on Earth<\/li>\n<li>Identify the main branches of biology<\/li>\n<li>Describe biology as a science and identify the key components of scientific inquiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 2: Discuss the history of life on Earth<\/h2>\n<h3>History of Life<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the theory of evolution<\/li>\n<li>Define species and identify how species form<\/li>\n<li>Discuss the ways populations evolve<\/li>\n<li>Read and analyze a phylogenetic tree that documents evolutionary relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 3: Identify the different kinds of prokaryotes and common bacteria that infect humans<\/h2>\n<h3>Prokaryotes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the diversity of prokaryotic cells<\/li>\n<li>Describe the structure of prokaryotic cells<\/li>\n<li>Identify the metabolic needs of prokaryotes<\/li>\n<li>Identify common bacterial diseases in humans<\/li>\n<li>Identify common prokaryotes that are beneficial to humans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 4: Discuss the organisms in Kingdom Protista<\/h2>\n<h3>Protists<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the common characteristics of protists<\/li>\n<li>Describe the role that protists play in the ecosystem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 5: Discuss the organisms in Kingdom Fungi<\/h2>\n<h3>Fungi<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the common characteristics of fungi<\/li>\n<li>Describe the role that fungi play in the ecosystem<\/li>\n<li>Identify common fungal parasites and pathogens<\/li>\n<li>Discuss common human usage of fungi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 6: Differentiate between different types of plants<\/h2>\n<h3>Plant Diversity<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Classify seedless plants<\/li>\n<li>Classify seed plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 7: Discuss the structure and function of plants<\/h2>\n<h3>Plant Structure and Function<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify basic common structures of plants<\/li>\n<li>Discuss common functions of plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 8: Discuss the methods and structures of plant reproduction<\/h2>\n<h3>Plant Reproduction<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the reproductive development and structure of plants<\/li>\n<li>Describe how plants reproduce asexually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 9: Discuss the importance of animal diversity<\/h2>\n<h3>Animal Diversity<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the evolutionary history of the animal kingdom<\/li>\n<li>Chart animal phylogeny<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 10: Discuss the common features of organism in the animal kingdom<\/h2>\n<h3>Features of the Animal Kingdom<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the various types of body plans that occur in animals<\/li>\n<li>Discuss the tissue structures found in animals<\/li>\n<li>Discuss methods and features of animal reproduction<\/li>\n<li>Discuss the importance of homeostasis in animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 11: Classify different types of invertebrates<\/h2>\n<h3>Invertebrates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the common characteristics of phylum Porifera Phylum<\/li>\n<li>Identify the common characteristics of phylum Cnidaria<\/li>\n<li>Identify the common characteristics of superphylum Lophotrochozoa<\/li>\n<li>Identify the common characteristics of superphylum Ecdysozoa<\/li>\n<li>Identify the common characteristics of superphylum Deuterostomia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 12: Classify different types of vertebrates<\/h2>\n<h3>Vertebrates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the common characteristics of chordates<\/li>\n<li>Identify characteristics of fishes<\/li>\n<li>Identify characteristics of 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