BI 102 General Biology
An introductory lab science course intended for majors in disciplines other than the biological sciences. Topics presented include biological molecules, cellular biology, genetics and inheritance, biotechnology and evolutionary processes. Additionally the course is designed to help students discover the applications of science to their everyday lives, as well as provide elements of critical thinking. Different sections of this course may emphasize different themes as indicated by the subtitles. Examples include Microbial World and General Biology. Students may select the theme that interests them most, but the course may be used only once to meet graduation requirements. Biology 101, 102 and 103 need not be taken in numerical order.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
MTH 065 Elementary Algebra, college-level reading and writing strongly recommended for success in this course. This course includes a laboratory component.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AAOT Science/Math Lab Course, AS Biological Science, AGS Math/Science,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Explain how natural selection drives evolution. Express how changesin the genome can affect the phenotype or traits within a population. Describe the patterns of inheritance. Describe selected key cell processes. Distinguish between the groups of biomolecules.