BIOL1406
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Biology for Science Majors I
Course Description
(4-3-3) (Core Area 030) This course is taken for academic credit. (Prerequisite Math 1314 or concurrent enrollment in higher-level math) Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics and scientific reasoning are included. A laboratory component is included that gives practical experience to material covered in class. Lab fee.
Academic Level
Undergraduate Credit
CIP Code
26.0101 - Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Course Type (Attributes)
General Academic (ACGM) (ACGM)
Locations
Athens (01), Palestine Satellite (02), Terrell Satellite (03), Online (06), Dual Credit - High School (09)
This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.
Objective
Describe the characteristics of life (lecture).
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Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientists (lecture).
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Identify the basic requirements of life and the properties of the major molecules needed for life (lecture).
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Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells (lecture).
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Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane (lecture).
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Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism (lecture).
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Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems (lecture).
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Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins (lecture).
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Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural selection (lecture).
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Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data (lab).
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Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory (lab).
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Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations (lab).
Objective
Describe the characteristics of life (lab).
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Explain the methods of inquiry used by scientist (lab).
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Identify the basic properties of substances needed for life (lab).
Objective
Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells (lab).
Objective
Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane (lab).
Objective
Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in metabolism (lab).
Objective
Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems (lab).
Objective
Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins (lab).
Objective
Describe the unity and diversity of life and the evidence for evolution through natural selection (lab).