BIO 105 - Introductory Biology

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is an introduction to the science of biology for students who are not majoring in biology or health-related fields. Course topics include the scientific method, evaluating scientific literature, basic chemistry, the structure and function of cells and their organelles, energy transformations, cellular reproduction, genetics and inheritance, DNA applications, evolution, and the classification of organisms. This course is not intended to replace or substitute for BIO 114 or BIO 115. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop a foundational knowledge base to support advanced studies in biology.
Articulate an appreciation for the entirety and complexity of the living world.
Evaluate critically scientific literature and science in the media.
Use critical thinking to evaluate scientific information to make informed decisions.