General Biology I

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to life processes including principles of cell and molecular biology, the perpetuation of life, heredity, and life’s origin. Students completing General Biology I will become biologically literate citizens, able to apply biological concepts to the ethical choices they must make throughout life. Laboratory exercises are related to lecture topics. Lecture 4.5 hours; Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: RDG 099 or placement. Students must take BIO 211 to satisfy the requirements of the AS Biology degree. Students cannot receive credit for both BIO 123 and BIO 211.