BIOL 150 - Principles of Biology I

(NSLD, GEEL)

First in a two-semester sequence intended for natural science majors. This course covers the molecular and cellular basis of life, enzymes, energy transformation processes, genetics, and gene expression, with a particular emphasis on applying quantitative skills to interpret biological processes. PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 117 or higher, OR PRE- OR COREQUISITE: MATH 150 or MATH 165 or higher. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week.

4 semester hours

Students should consult with a program advisor about the MATH options: MATH 117 or higher is the pre-requisite for Nursing and Health Sciences students, and MATH 150 or MATH 165 or higher is the pre- or co-requisite for Business or Biological Science majors.

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

Apply quantitative reasoning to analyze and interpret experimental results to reinforce biological principles.
Apply basic mechanisms of heredity to predict inheritance of traits.
Describe the basic principles of cellular chemistry and identify the structure and functions of macromolecules important to living things.
Apply chemical principles to describe the basic processes of cellular metabolism.
Explain the cellular and molecular basis of gene expression.

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