BIOL 100 - Introduction to Biology

3 Credits
This is a foundational course emphasizing the unifying themes of biology. It explores various aspects of living systems, including biological chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, diversity, structure and function relationships, energy transformations, plant and animal systems, ecology, biodiversity, and conservation. The course introduces the scientific method and scientific reasoning.

Grade Note(s): All BIOL prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion.
All BIOL prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 100L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Predict inheritance patterns using knowledge of the relationship between DNA, RNA, and proteins.
2. Explain how evolutionary theory applies to the structure and function of living organisms.
3. Explain how human activity affects the natural world.
4. Describe the properties and chemical basis of living organisms.
5. Describe cell structure and function.
6. Describe material cycling and energy flow in ecosystems.
7. Describe levels of organization and related functions in plants and animals.