Introductory Biology

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Overview

Subject area

BIO

Catalog Number

110

Course Title

Introductory Biology

Department(s)

Description

This is an introductory biology course for liberal arts and career majors, which covers a survey of biodiversity, basic properties of living organisms, metabolism, energy transformations, cellular reproduction, Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, gene expression, evolution, and ecology. Laboratory exercises consist of experimental procedures illustrating basic concepts of biology. Skills covered will include measurement, record keeping, graphical analysis, microscope use, and dissecting techniques. STEM and some technology majors should not take this course—students should check their degree requirements closely.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

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Laboratory

Hours

3

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule

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