BIOL 1500 - General Biology
4 Credits
This course surveys the basic principles of biology. Content topics include fundamental concepts of chemistry, cellular structure and metabolism, inheritance, biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. The lab component includes design and execution ofexperiments with an emphasis on observation, the scientific method, and analysis and presentation of results. This course provides a foundation for students pursuing health-related careers as well as those in non-science majors.
Major Content Areas
Inheritancea. DNA b. Genetics, including Punnett Squaresc. Gene expressiond. Cellular reproduction Biodiversitya. Taxonomyb. History oflife on Earth Scientific method and terminology Ecology and Evolutiona. Hardy-Weinberg Equilibriumb. Speciationc. Population Ecologyd. Community Ecologye. Ecosystems Cellular structure and metabolisma. Eukaryotic cell structure and functionb. Prokaryotic cell structure and functionc. Membrane structure and functiond. Chemistry of cells and cellular processes
Learning Outcomes
measure and evaluate theories, hypotheses and natural laws which are pertinent to the study of life acquire fundamental biological techniques and skills through practical experiences in the laboratory both individually and in groups. integrate the basic physical, chemical and biological disciplines in the study of life identify ecological problems in the biosphere investigate the physiological activities of life utilize written and oral communication skills
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
03 - Natural Science
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