BIOL 101General Biology

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This lecture course provides the non-biology major with an introduction to living things and their environment. Students develop important critical thinking skills as they learn about the process of science, the building blocks of life, the role and regulation of DNA, how populations change over time, the movement of energy within and between life forms, and how species interact with each other and their surroundings. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply an understanding of biological concepts to current issues and their impacts on society.  Co-Requisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL C1001L. Formerly BIOL 101 (UC, CSU, AVC) NOTE: Biology majors should take BIOL 110 and BIOL 120 instead of this course.