An introduction to scientific and biological principles through the study of humans as exemplary organisms. Lectures and laboratory exercises will explore current scientific issues, develop critical thinking skills, and examine the structure and function of the human body in relation to health and disease.
This class is part of CityOnline and is 17.5 weeks long. BIO 9-Sec 832 has no scheduled in-person meetings and requires the use of Canvas. All coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device. We will be using the zero-cost Open Educational Resource (OER), Human Biology by Wakim & Grewal. This resource is free of charge to students and is accessed through Canvas. Do NOT purchase the CCSF Bio9 Lab Manual from the CCSF Bookstore — it is only used for the in-person section of Bio 9. Labster and other course materials will be available free-of-charge through Canvas.For course details, students must check the https://sites.google.com/mail.ccsf.edu/jsiekmann/home">instructor's website. For more information about CityOnline, please visit the https://www.ccsf.edu/academics/online-learning/cityonline">CityOnline website.
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188