Honors General Biology

Catalog description

Designed for the non-science major. Students will explore the basic principles of biology, with particular emphasis on the molecular and cellular basis of life as well as genetics, development, evolution and ecology. Discussions on the philosophy, unifying concepts and applications/implications of biology will be included. The Honors course offers an enriched experience for accelerated students through smaller class size; a focus on the evidentiary basis of biological models; and the application of higher level critical thinking skills. Moreover, a thematic/concept-based approach to the course material will be used rather than the traditional topic-based, survey format. The laboratory component will involve completion of directed research projects that culminate in the submission and presentation of research papers, oral presentations and/or poster presentations in the appropriate scientific format. Students may not receive credit for both BIO-1 and BIO-1H. 54.00 hours lecture and 54.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)