General Biology I For science majors. Current knowledge in the fundamentals of biology. Will develop concepts in cellular structure and function from the molecular to the organism level. General topics covered include basic biochemistry, metabolism, energetics, molecular and cellular biology, DNA, genetics, viruses, bacteria, evolution, and ecology.
Laboratory correlates with lecture topics.
The objective of this course is to convey to students, basic concepts in cellular and molecular biology that will provide a foundation for upper level science courses. Emphasis will place upon their relationship to the scientific method and evolution through natural selection. The laboratory will reinforce concepts and principles learned in the lecture section. Course activities and knowledge objectives address increasing each student's competency in reading, writing, critical thinking and analysis. Experiential learning activities are utilized as a means of instruction in laboratory components of courses and through research, class projects, and skill building exercises with problem analysis.