BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: This NON-MAJORS course begins with the study of scientific method, and continues with the study of chemistry of life, cells, metabolism, heredity, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of life. This course is intended to show students the relevancy of biology in everyday life. Lab included.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
Distribution Requirements:

Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to understand the basic principles or concepts of life which include: biological history and method, basic chemistry of life, energy processing, diversity of life, ecology, heredity, and evolution of life. The student will learn an international perspective of science via the exploration of the scientific method and cultural influences. Lab exercises will merge lecture content with critical thinking opportunities.

Course Contents

Philosophy and history of biology
Inorganic chemistry
Organic chemistry (chemistry of life)
Cell biology
Cell division
Cellular energetics: photosynthesis and respiration
Ecology: living community
Heredity
Evolution: historic and current theory
Diversity of life: explore variety of life forms
Scientists in biology
New technology

Instructional Units: 5.5