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Course Title: General Biology w/Lab
Title Abbreviation: GENERAL BIOLOGY W/LAB
Department: BIOL&
Course #: 160
Credits: 5
Variable: No
IUs: 5.5
CIP: n/a
EPC: n/a
REV: 2021
Course Description
This course provides introduction to basic concepts of biology, with an emphasis on the cells as the fundamental unit of life. Topics include cell structure, basic chemical and biochemical concepts, metabolism, cell division, principles of genetics, biological diversity, and methods of scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Course establishes foundation necessary for continued biology study, especially in human anatomy and physiology. Lab included.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of "C" or higher (or placement into college-level English); and CHEM& 121 with a grade of "C" or higher; and either co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of "C" or higher.
Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)
Lecture: 44
Lab: 22
Other: 0
Systems: 0
Clinical: 0
Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:
Academic Natural Sciences
Equivalencies At Other Institutions
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
General Education Learning Values & Outcomes
Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.
Course Contents