BIOL 114Contemporary Biology

Catalog

BIOL 114 introduces students to a broad range of biological principles. Students explore concepts in cell biology, genetics, human biology and health, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. Throughout the course, students demonstrate how biology is relevant to them, their community, and their world. Students learn to use scientific evidence as the basis for their arguments, and work to improve their skills in communicating biological information. In addition, students gain a better understanding of scientific views that may differ from their own. The laboratory component emphasizes scientific inquiry and use of knowledge in problem solving. This course is intended for students who are not pursuing a science career.