Preparation Skills for Success in Biology and Life Sciences

Catalog description

A foundation course that emphasizes study skills and reviews basic biological, chemistry and mathematical principles. BIOL 1 Biology of Success (1) This course is designed to facilitate success in the required science courses for allied health majors. Many students are challenged by their lack of basic skills and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: biology, chemistry, mathematics, and study skills. Thus, this course addresses these issues and positions the student for success. During the semester equal time is given to the following topics: study skills, which includes learning styles, goals, test taking strategies and organizational skills; terminology, which includes practice with prefixes, roots, and suffixes; basic math skills, which includes the metric system and practice with work problems; chemistry, which covers atoms, ions, and basic anabolic and catabolic reactions; cell structure and functioning; and body basics, which is an overview of the anatomy and functioning of body systems. Students are given a diversity of assignments and projects relevant to the various topics that will allow them to review and develop a basic level of competency in these areas in preparation for required science courses.