BIOL1408
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Biology for Non-Science Majors I
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Course Description
(4-3-3) (Core Area 030) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. 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
Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell structures (lecture).
Objective
Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and meiosis (lecture).
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Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration (lecture).
Objective
Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze results (lecture).
Objective
Describe karyotyping, pedigrees, and biotechnology and provide an example of the uses of each (lecture).
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Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation (lecture).
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Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection (lecture).
Objective
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
Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell structures (lab).
Objective
Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and meiosis (lab).
Objective
Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration (lab).
Objective
Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze results (lab).
Objective
Identify the importance of karyotypes, pedigrees, and biotechnology (lab).
Objective
Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation (lab).
Objective
Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection (lab).