BIO 111 General Biology I

Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, classification, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. A recent high school or college chemistry class or CHM 092 is advised.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. Student will not receive credit for both BIO 110 and BIO 111. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

Pre-requisite(s): ENG-002 (P2 grade) or ENG 025
Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, Summer
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Differentiate between the structures and functions of biological macromolecules.
Describe cellular structures and functions including common organelles in prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant, and animal cells.
Diagram metabolic processes including cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
Explain the processes of mitosis, meiosis, and DNA replication, and the major components and events involved in each.
Analyze qualitatively and quantitatively the processes of Mendelian, sex-linked, and autosomal inheritance.
Decode DNA into RNA (transcription) and RNA into amino acid sequence (translation).
Describe how modern biotechnologies are being applied.
Apply basic laboratory skills utilized in biological techniques and research.