BIOL 1100 - Modern Biology

4 Credit(s)

Introduces students to fundamental biological principles within the context that all living things are complex and shaped by natural selection at multiple scales. Students will focus on four contemporary themes in biology: cellular structure and function, inheritance and flow of genetic information, evolution and biodiversity, and environmental science. This course in modern biology emphasizes critical thinking and connects essential biological concepts to current world events and scientific studies that are relevant to students’ lives. In the laboratory portion of the course, students will be expected to demonstrate appropriate laboratory techniques and collaborative learning skills, to use knowledge and skills obtained through observation and experimentation to demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method, and to gather and analyze data. Format: Lecture and laboratory are co-requisites.

General Education Natural sciences general education.
Restriction(s): No credit awarded if credit already received for BIOL 1111.