Principles of Biology
Course Information
Subject
BIO
Course Number
123
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Principles of Biology
Course Description
This course introduces basic biological principles of life processes held in common by all organisms. Topics covered include the chemical and physical basis of life, cell structure and function, concepts of heredity, population genetics, and evolution. Note: Though this course will provide a general understanding of the basics of cellular biology qualifying it as general education course it will also provide a foundation for those students potentially entering an allied health program (dental hygiene, nursing, medical images, etc.).
Minimum Credit Hours
4
Maximum Credit Hours
4
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(3-2)
Requirements
Prerequisites: MTH 102 or MTH 105 (both C or better) or an appropriate score on the Math Placement Test or Math ACT of 20 or higher (or SAT of 510 or higher)- AND- College Reading and Writing Readiness
Course fee
IAI Code
L1900L
PCS Code
1.1