BIO 101 General Biology I

4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

I of a two-course sequence.