Gen Biology I-Attr Living Sys

Catalog description

This course examines the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing living organisms including the role of the scientific method in the discovery of these principles. Specific concepts include the chemical basis for life, energy transformations, cell structure and function, the metabolic processes of respiration and photosynthesis, cell reproduction, and basic concepts of heredity and genetics. This course is designed for students majoring in science fields. College Algebra is recommended prior to taking this course. This course meets the standards for the Life and Physical Sciences category of courses under the core curriculum. Students majoring or minoring in Biology cannot use placement exams (e.g. CLEP) to fulfill this course requirement. Students majoring or minoring in Biology must earn a C to be considered passing. Other programs with this course as a requirement may also request an earned grade of a C. Corequisite for students majoring or minoring in biology: BIOL 1106 – General Biology I Laboratory.