For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Science Program at Seward County Community College provides opportunities to improve and enhance each student's understanding and comprehension of the natural world through a variety of courses and experience to develop a scientifically literate citizen.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science
- Demonstrate an understanding of the levels of organization and emergent properties of life
- Demonstrate an understanding of bioenergetics
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of reproduction in maintaining the continuity of life
- Demonstrate an understanding of applying principles of genetics to unity and diversity of life
- Demonstrate an understanding of evolution as the mechanism of change in biology
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ecology
- Demonstrate laboratory skills
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically
- Communicate ideas clearly in writing
- What is Biology and the Scientific Method.
- The Organization of Life, Chemical and Cellular
- Enzymes and Biochemical Pathways. (Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis)
- DNA and RNA
- Mitosis, Meiosis
- Mendelian Genetics
- Diversity Within a Species, Evolution, Speciation, Natural Selection
- Ecosystem Organization, Community Interactions, Population Ecology
- The Classification and Evolution of Organisms
- Microorganisms
- Plants, Animals
- Lecture and discussion
- Laboratory experiments and recitation sessions
- Report writing and laboratory exercises
- Problem solving assignments
- Use of biology software, and video viewing
- Demonstrations related to subject
- Microscopes and slides
- Models
- Computer Simulations
- Textbook and on-line resources
- Outdoor Classroom
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed using class discussions, tests, and reports
SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed using quizzes, exams, and reports
SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed using class discussions and presentations
SCCC Outcome 4 will be assessed using quizzes and lab reports
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed using reports and lab activities
SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed using tests, reports, and lab activities
SCCC Outcome 7 will be assessed based on group work
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.