BIOL& 160 General Biology with Lab

5 credits

An examination of the biology of life which includes chemistry, organic molecules, cell structure, membrane transport, metabolic processes, mitosis and meiosis, nucleic acid structure and function, genetics, and introduces the concept of biotechnology. Includes laboratory.

This course meets the Natural Science with lab general education distribution requirement.

Prerequisites: ENGL 93 (or placement into ENGL 99 or higher)

CHEM& 121 strongly recommended

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course student will be able to:

Apply the scientific method to problem solving and research
Describe the roles of subatomic particles as they relate to chemical bonds
Describe the role of organic macromolecules in the function of the cell
List the structure and function of cell organelles of the eukaryotic cell and compare to the prokaryotic cell
Examine the various means by which substances move across the cell membrane.
Compare the pathways of cellular respiration including glycolysis, Kreb’s cycle, electron transport chain, and chemiosmosis
Describe the processes of fermentation and photosynthesis
Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis
Describe the structure of nucleic acids and the processes of replication, transcription and translation
Solve hereditary problems using Mendalian and non-Mendalian inheritance principles
Describe current applications of biotechnology
Research course topics using various tools such as professional journal articles, internet, and library resources
Interpret scientific data through case study examination

General Education Distribution Area Outcomes
Students who successfully complete courses in the Natural Science distribution area will be able to:

Use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate the accuracy of data/information relative to the natural world
Identify and locate appropriate resources to answer questions concerning living systems and/or matter
Apply principles of science in our daily lives

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20