BIO 120 - Biological Concepts

4 Credit Hours (Lab)

A one-semester introductory course concerned with the fundamental facts and principles of modern biology. The course is designed for the student who wishes to gain an understanding of current biological concepts and their relevance to problems of human society. Emphasis will be on principles including: cell structure and function, energy transfer, reproduction, heredity, and evolution. Topics of contemporary interest include cancer, AIDS, infertility, genetic technology, and others.

Prerequisite(s): COM 061 or ESL 060; MAT 020 or appropriate placement tests score

Semesters Offered: All

This course satisfies the core competency for

Scientific Reasoning.