Foundations of Biology ((4 Credits))

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This course is a beginning laboratory science class for students who plan to continue into medical, biological or related sciences. BIO 100 covers selected biology topics and introduces examples of physical science vocabulary and theory related to biological study. The aim of BIO 100 is to provide a background for the student who has never studied biology, to succeed in more advanced biology courses such as BIO 103 – 104, BIO 121 – 122, and BIO 211 . This course also prepares students for chemistry, pharmacology and nursing requirements. Topics include: systems, tissues, inorganic and organic body chemistry, cells, cell membranes and cell respiration. Laboratory includes measuring instruments, microscopy and dissection techniques. This course is open to Biology/Pre-Medicine and General Science majors only. This course reviews fundamental concepts in life sciences to enable students to succeed in more advanced courses, beginning with BIO 103 . BIO 100 will not fulfill any part of the science requirement toward graduation for either science majors or non-science majors.