BI 213 Principles of Biology
One of three introductory courses intended for science majors: biochemistry, botany, zoology, forestry, microbiology, fisheries and wildlife, agriculture, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy, biology, etc. Focuses on genetics, evolution, and ecology. Biology 211, 212 and 213 need not be taken in numerical order. This course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite (or concurrent):
CH 112 Chemistry for Health Occupations or
CH 150 Prepartory Chemistry or
CH 121 College Chemistry (only offered at OSU) or
CH 221 General Chemistry. This course includes a laboratory component. All Prerequisite must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Offered
Offered Fall & Spring only
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AGS Math/Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course, AS Biological Science,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use proper terminology in describing foundational genetics. Analyze and interpret different patterns of theoretical genetic crosses in humans, plants, and fruit fly as model organism. Use sampling methods for collection of molecular and population genetics data. Recognize the tenants of evolutionary theory and be able to cite the supporting evidence. Describe the various ecological relationships present in an ecosystem and decipher models depicting different ecological interactions.