Area
Biology
Course Number
BIO 101
Semester Offered
F/S/SU
Credits
4
Students intending to major in the health sciences learn scientific method, basic chemistry (for the understanding of biologic concepts), structure and function of basic cells and tissues, mitosis and meiosis, genetics, and the basic principles of evolution. The laboratory component covers basic techniques in observation, analysis, and interpretation of data relating to the topics discussed in lecture. The lab activities are investigative in nature with the students devising hypotheses, predictions, and identifying independent and dependent variables.
Prerequisites
Placement into college level English, MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher or equivalent placement measures