BIOL 1010 General Biology I
This course is designed to provide a one-semester introduction to biology for non-majors and the first semester of a two-semester sequence for majors and others who wish to explore biology in greater depth. The course begins with a sequence that includes the cell as a fundamental unit of life, membranes, cell specialization and diversity, and cellular chemistry. The energy pathways and cycles making up the processes of photosynthesis and respiration are examined. A major amount of lecture and laboratory time is devoted to the important areas of genetics and evolution. Students earning credit in
BIOL 1010 may not earn credit in
BIOL 1020. (3 lect., 3 lab) LSCI
Major Topics
- Characteristics of life
- Scientific method
- Basic chemistry overview
- Properties of water
- Biochemistry
- Cell structure and function
- Enzymes
- Cellular respiration
- Photosynthesis
- Cell division
- Genetics
- Molecular biology
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Appreciate the effect of the science of biology on social problems and current issues.
2. Describe, define and use the scientific method.
3. Describe the fundamental principles of biological science.
4. Describe and define the structure and function of various species of single and multicellular organisms.
5. Solve genetics problems.
6. Describe and define the structure and function of DNA
7. Explain how DNA is distributed into new cells when a cell divides.
8. Use various laboratory applications and techniques.