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 facilitate the understanding of the basic concepts of biology. In this first semester of a survey course sequence for science majors, the study of biology will provide the student with an understanding of the scientific method, as well as a foundation in basic biology and biochemistry for upper level science courses. The laboratory will reinforce concepts and principles learned in the lecture section. Course activities and knowledge objectives address increasing each students' competency in reading, writing, critical thinking and analysis. Experiential learning activities are utilized as a means of instruction in labora- tory components of courses and through research, class projects, and skill building exercises with problem analysis.