Principles of Biology I

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This course introduces the student to biological science. Topics include the chemistry of life, cellular organization in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, metabolism, and animal anatomy and physiology: nutrition, circulation and gas exchange, immunity, nervous control, neuroendocrine integration, homeostasis, excretion and osmoregulation, and reproduction and development. Laboratory exercises include observation, dissection, and experimentation. Written laboratory reports are required. This course is especially recommended for students who are considering future study in biology and may wish to take BIO 3001 (formerly BIO 2020), Principles of Biology II. This course is not open to students who have completed BIO 1005, BIO 1011L, or BIO 1012.