May 02, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIO 101 - General Biology I


(4 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow; storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication and basic mathematical skills.  UCGS/Passport Course . Credit toward graduation will not be awarded for both BIO 101 and BIO 106.

Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: recitation and lab 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week



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