General Biology is intended to leave the student with an integrated view of the living world. The primary goal of the course is to provide students with exposure to and an appreciation of basic cellular, molecular, genetic, evolutionary and ecological processes that will assist them in future advanced courses.
Outcomes
- Relate biological concepts to daily living
- Characterize biological principles common to all living organisms
- Explain the significance of biological principles to other fields of study
- Recognize the common relationships among scientific fields
- Demonstrate skills in using lab equipment
- Apply and evaluate application of the scientific method
- Transfer and apply biological knowledge to solve problems in different settings
- Describe the structure and function of biological macromolecules
- Describe the structure and function of cellular components
- Explain how matter and energy are transformed by living systems
- Explain how information is stored, copied, transferred and expressed in biological systems
- Explain how evolution works and the significance of interactions among organisms and with their environment
Prerequisites
MATH 98 or placement.
Distribution
General Education