Schedule
Mon, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (1/10/2022 - 5/7/2022) Location: LINCN HS 22
Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (1/10/2022 - 5/7/2022) Location: LINCN HS 31
Thu, 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM (1/10/2022 - 5/7/2022) Location: LINCN HS 31
Description
General Biology I is the first in a two-course sequence designed to be an introduction to scientific inquiry in the biological sciences for majors in conservation biology, exercise science, and related fields. This course will provide students with a foundation in modern and essential topics of biology, including, the study of chemistry as it relates to biology, the cell concept, an introduction to genetics, and mechanisms of evolution. Students will participate in a weekly 3-hour lab that introduces them to the foundations of the scientific method, including, experimental design, hypothesis testing, analyzing data, basic computing skills needed for visualizing data, and fundamental statistical tests. In addition, students will also participate in a weekly 1-hour practicum to improve study skills and comprehension of general biology with the goal of helping students complete the introductory biology series with competitive grades. Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 095. (T)