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BIOL 201 Biology 1

This is an introductory biology course for science majors. It will emphasize biological principles important in understanding living organisms to include: evolution, general biochemistry, cytology, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and ecology. Prior completion of CHEM 101 or CHEM 111 is strongly recommended. Students who believe they may be eligible for advance placement status in courses listing BIOL 201 as a prerequisite should see the Biology Department chairman. Corequisite: BIOL 201L.

Credits

4

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

General Education Competency

GEM Scientific Ways of Knowing

Notes

Students who believe they may be eligible for advance placement status in courses listing BIOL 201 as a prerequisite should see the Biology Department Chairman.

BIOL 201Biology 1

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Biology

II. Course Specification

Course Type

General Education

General Education Competency

GEM Scientific Ways of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

4

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Students who believe they may be eligible for advance placement status in courses listing BIOL 201 as a prerequisite should see the Biology Department Chairman.

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This is an introductory biology course for science majors. It will emphasize biological principles important in understanding living organisms to include: evolution, general biochemistry, cytology, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and ecology. Prior completion of CHEM 101 or CHEM 111 is strongly recommended. Students who believe they may be eligible for advance placement status in courses listing BIOL 201 as a prerequisite should see the Biology Department chairman. Corequisite: BIOL 201L.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of evolution.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between structure and function throughout the biological hierarchy.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of biological information flow, exchange and storage.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of pathways and the transfer of matter and energy
  • Demonstrate competence in the ability to apply the process of science
  • Demonstrate competence in the ability to reason quantitatively
  • Demonstrate competence in the ability to communicate & collaborate scientific information
  • Demonstrate competence in the ability to understand the relationship between science and society
  • Demonstrate competence in the proper use and care of microscopes
  • Deomstrate competence in using the metric system and making metic measurements

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Lab Homework Assignments (5) Lab Reports (2)

Required Exams

Lecture Midterm Exams (5) Lecture Final Exam (1) Lab Practical Exams (3) Lab Skills Assessments (2) Pre-lab Quizzes (11) Lab Clean Up (12)

Required Text

Urry et al., "Campbell Biology In Focus, 1st ed." (ISBN 9780321813800) Lab Handouts (printed from Blackboard)

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Lab Homework Assignments (5) Lab Reports (2) Lecture Midterm Exams (5) Lecture Final Exam (1) Lab Practical Exams (3) Lab Skills Assessments (2) Pre-lab Quizzes (11) Lab Clean Up (12)