General Biology
Biology 101
Instructors: Simon Beeching, Dean DeNicola, Enefioke Ekpe, Wayne Forbes, Jack Layne, Susan Rehorek, Mark Shotwell, William Sigmund, Carolyn Steglich, Joy Strain, Steven Strain, Jeff Taylor
Objectives: A principles course in biology, designed for non-majors, which emphasizes cellular structure and function, Mendelian and molecular genetics, reproduction, and classic and modern concepts of ecology and evolution. Multiple sections of this course are offered in each of the fall and spring semesters. A single section of this course is typically offered in each of presession, summer I, and summer II.
Prerequisites: None
Credit Value: 3
Contact Time: Either three 50 minute or two 75 minute lectures per week.
Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course a student should be able to:
- define or describe the general terms, structures and concepts associated with each of the major topics discussed
- explain how scientific theories are generated and tested, and be able to distinguish between valid scientific theory and pseudoscience
- explain biological ideas that pertain to their own personal experience or recent research on topics such as human health or environmental issues contained in articles from the popular press
- use their knowledge of biology to make informed evaluations as to the validity of current issues and determine their importance to life on earth
Assessment:
- Term tests
- Quizzes
- Article on a current biological topic
- Final examination
- NOTE: Assessment format and weighting may vary among instructors.
Lecture Schedule:
- Introduction, the diversity of life, classification
- The scientific method, history of biology
- Basic chemistry, biomolecules
- Cell structure, animal tissues, cell membranes
- First term test, respiration
- Photosynthesis, origin of life
- Mitosis and meiosis
- Mendelian genetics
- Second term test, molecular genetics
- Molecular genetics
- Plant form and function, plant life cycles
- Darwin and evolution
- Third term test, natural selection and evolution
- Ecological populations
- Ecosystems
- Final examination
- NOTE: Lecture sequence may vary among instructors
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