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2018-2019 Archived Catalog

BIOL-111 Fundamentals of Biology

Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Student must take one section of BIOL-111L .
The study of major biological concepts common to most organisms including cell biology genetics ecology and evolution. This is an introductory course which fulfills the laboratory science graduation requirement. Lab enrollment is not required for the e-Learning sections.

Course Outcomes
1. To develop an awareness of the structure and function of life at the molecular level. 2. To observe the structure and function of the organelles of the cell. 3. To develop an understanding of the transport mechanisms of the cell. 4. To understand how cells utilize energy. 5. To observe how cells reproduce. 6. To understand how organisms inherit traits. 7. To become aware of the mechanisms of evolution. 8. To observe some ecological principles.