BIO 121 — Principles Of Biology I
Prerequisite: MAT 010 with a grade of “C” or above within two semesters, or consent of the College via multiple measures. First semester of a two-semester course sequence in the biological pathway that covers all essential topics in a modern introductory biology sequence, including Evo- lution, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Organism Biology, and Ecology. First semester emphasis on: evolution as a unifying theme in biology; an introduction to bio- chemistry, cell structure, function, and processes; transmission and molecular genetics, biology. Laboratory is required in all courses in the sequence and includes exposure to current techniques and instrumentation with emphasis on the development of scientif- ic investigative skills, rather than strict reliance on demonstrational and observational exercises. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours (4 cr. hrs.); IAI: BIO 910; L1910L