BIO 111+ - Principles of Biology I

4 credits | Meets a General Education requirement.

Basic principles of biology with special emphasis on cellular and molecular biology. This course for biology majors is one of two courses for students who plan to transfer to programs requiring this course as a foundation for further coursework. Content focuses on providing a framework for understanding how biological components and pathways interact and function by applying principles, techniques, and methods of data analysis to biological problems. The laboratory compliments theory by utilizing the scientific method in experiments to enhance expertise in the use of laboratory equipment. [FALL/SPRING-AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG 094+ as a prerequisite, or appropriate placement score. Prereq/Corequisite:
MAT 113+ or MAT 115+ or MAT 140+ or receive permission from the Science Department.

Note: Students cannot receive credit for both BIO 101 and BIO 111. All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.