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General Biology I

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Overview

Subject code

BIO

Course Number

161

Description

This course introduces general biological principles of life processes common to all organisms. Topics covered include the nature of life, unifying themes underlying biology, chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, energetics, cell reproduction, concepts of genetics and inheritance patterns, molecular genetics, and biotechnology. This course is the first semester of a two semester sequence intended for biology majors and students seeking careers in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or veterinary medicine.NOTE: Knowledge of chemistry is helpful.

Career

ACAD

Credits

Value

0

Max

4

Min

4

Course Count

1

Number Of Credits

4

Number Of Repeats

1

Repeatable

No

Generate Attendance

No

Auto Create

Yes

Code

LL

Instructor Contact Hours

0

Default Section Size

28

Final Exam Type

Yes

Include in Dynamic Date Calc

No

Name

Lecture/Lab

OEE Workload Hours

0

Optional Component

No

Workload Hours

6

Requisites

Free Form Requisites

Prerequisites: MTH 108 (C or better) or appropriate score on the Math Placement Test or Math ACT of 22 or higher AND College Reading and Writing Readiness

Course fee

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