Description
The first in a two-course sequence (BI 101 and 102) designed for students who plan to major in the life sciences. Topics covered in this course include the chemical basis of life, cell structure, cellular metabolism, cell division, as well as Mendelian and molecular genetics. The laboratory portion of the course focuses on the scientific method, use of the microscope and other lab equipment, and methods for data analysis and presentation. Lab activities will complement the lecture topics.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Student will demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences
- Describe the chemical basis of life
- Recognize and describe the basic structure of the cell and steps in cell division
- Recognize and describe the concepts of cellular respiration and photosynthesis
- Recognize and describe the structure, significance and role of DNA
- Recognize and describe the processes of Mendelian and molecular genetics
Prerequisites
Minimum score of 80% in Regents-level Chemistry taken within the last five years. College-level Biology or Chemistry lab science course with a grade of C or better taken within the last five years (includes high-school AP Biology). A score of 75% or better on the College science placement exam or permission of instructor.
Semester
Fall