BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology

6 CR

An introduction to biology for the non-science student, emphasizing fundamental life processes and concepts common to all living organisms, with the human example. Emphasis is on biological applications in today’s society. Course includes a lab.

Course Outcomes

Give scientific evidence for the theory of evolution and its role as the central theme of biology; compare and contrast the taxa of living organisms, and how evolution resulted in the diversity of life.
Define the natural world as the subject matter of science, and explain how science is based on common principles and the scientific method of inquiry.
Explain the process of gene expression, including basic genetic principles and solve inheritance problems.
Describe the applications of and analyze the social, and ethical implications of advances in biotechnology.
Outline ecological hierarchy and describe species interaction with energy flow and matter cycling through trophic levels.
Articulate arguments about current issues related to biology.
Support those arguments with evidence.
Explain how nutrition and lifestyle activities are related to personal health.
Identify and evaluate sources of scientific information using accepted criteria.

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