BIOL 150 - Principles of Biology I

(NSLD)

First in a two-semester sequence intended for natural science majors. This course covers the molecular and cellular basis of life, enzymes, photosynthesis, cell respiration, genetics, reproduction, and development. Students taking MATH 115A or MATH 117A must earn a grade of C or better before beginning this course. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , MATH 110 or higher, READ 120 . Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Formerly BI 107.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able 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 chemistry that are important to biology and identify the structure and functions of macromolecules important to living things
Describe the basic processes of cellular metabolism including cell respiration and photosynthesis
Describe the processes of reproduction and development
Explain the cellular and molecular basis of inheritance

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