BIOL-101 General Biology I

This course provides a foundation in life science. Topics include characteristics of living organisms, basic chemistry, organic chemistry, cellular structure, energetics, inheritance, and molecular biology.  In the laboratory, students will learn basic techniques and learn the use of instruments in biology from basic microscopy to DNA fingerprinting. Students enrolled in nursing or allied health programs can substitute pre- or corequisite MATH-138 or pre- or corequisite MATH-141 for pre- or corequisite MATH-143. To obtain course clearance, contact admissions and advising at 443-518-1200 or the Science, Engineering, and Technology division office at 443-518-1600.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121. Pre- or corequisite: MATH-143 or higher.

Hours Weekly

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Communicate biological concepts using appropriate symbols, notations, and vocabulary.
2. 2. Apply appropriate scientific processes to solve problems related to general biology concepts
   and analyze, evaluate, justify, and interpret the reasonableness of the solutions.
3. 3. Identify and describe the distinguishing characteristics of life.
4. 4. Relate basic principles in chemistry and biochemistry in explaining the different structures in
   a cell.
5. 5. Explain the basic principles of metabolism, specifically in photosynthesis and cellular
   respiration.
6. 6. Describe the process of the cellular cycle and significance to human genetics.
7. 7. Identify the structure and function of DNA, including the processes of replication,
   transcription, translation, and mutagenesis.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Communicate biological concepts using appropriate symbols, notations, and vocabulary.
2. 2. Apply appropriate scientific processes to solve problems related to general biology concepts
   and analyze, evaluate, justify, and interpret the reasonableness of the solutions.
3. 3. Identify and describe the distinguishing characteristics of life.
4. 4. Relate basic principles in chemistry and biochemistry in explaining the different structures in
   a cell.
5. 5. Explain the basic principles of metabolism, specifically in photosynthesis and cellular
   respiration.
6. 6. Describe the process of the cellular cycle and significance to human genetics.
7. 7. Identify the structure and function of DNA, including the processes of replication,
   transcription, translation, and mutagenesis.