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=Welcome to Biology (Chemistry Module)=

Biology in the simplest of definition is the study of life. In this two week course we will discuss the basic molecules that make up life and the chemistry that controls it. We will discuss the function, composition and methods for identifying the four basic organic molecules. Finally we will investigate methods for identifying these molecules by their chemical properties. This module will end with a formative assessment that will measure our mastery of identifying, recognizing the function and listing the unique properties of these organic molecules, and how chemistry and biology are integrated.
 * Description of learning outcome for Biology **

By the end of the week one students will be able to: · Explain how matter, elements and compounds are formed and interact. · List the function and describe the structure of the four major biological molecules. · Describe the types of lipids, carbohydrates, protein and nucleic acids. In the second week students will: · Identify the four organic molecules by their chemical properties. · Describe how each organic molecule contributes to life. · Complete an assessment to show mastery of listed objectives.
 * Expected Outcomes **