Course Description

Essential Biology is geared toward the non-major. The course will cover broad areas of biology, engage the student in how biology relates to their own life, and how science and society interact. Core concepts covered include: Evolution, Structure and Function, Information Flow, Exchange and Storage, Pathways and Transformations of Energy and Matter, and Living Systems. Group 1 lab course.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

5

Lecture Hours

3

Corequisites

BIO 110L

Recommended Prerequisites or Skills Competencies

ENG 111, MTH 100

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Critical Thinking - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Understand the 5 core concepts the course addresses: Evolution, Structure and Function, Information Flow-Exchange and Storage, Pathways and Transformations of Energy Matter, Living Systems.

Application:

• Apply the process of science to novel situations to solve problems and make decisions.
• Develop the ability to use quantitative reasoning and understand the role of data in biology.

Integration:

• Tap into the interdisciplinary nature of science.
• Develop an ability to use modeling simulation to extend the knowledge gained in this course to new problems.

Human Dimension:

• Articulate how science fits into society.
• Be able to communicate and collaborate with peers.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Develop a curiosity about biology and the drive to discover answers to your own questions.
• Value where humans fit into the environment and how they may impact it.

Learning How to Learn:

• Formulate useful questions about controversial subjects.
• Identify important and valid sources of information.