SCI C102Biology in Focus: Cells, Life

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An introductory and broad exploration of the concepts of biology, from the molecular to the ecological level. Students will investigate the chemical foundations of life, the structure and function of cells, principles of inheritance and genetics, and the role of DNA as life's information molecule. The course also examines major human body systems, explores the mechanisms of evolution through a Darwinian lens and considers how living organisms interact with their environment. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method and how biological knowledge is developed through observation, experimentation and analysis. 2 lecture periods, 1 two-hour laboratory, 3 semester hours. Lab Fee Assessed.