BI 140

This course is designed for students majoring in the biological sciences and considering careers in the professional sciences, biomedical, environmental, and academic areas. BI 140 is the first of a two-semester sequence of College Biology courses. The course will cover a variety of biological topics as well as their interdisciplinary applications. Topics include the scientific method, the chemistry of life, biomolecules, cell structure, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, Mendelian genetics, structure and functions of nucleic acids, and biotechnology. The required laboratory component will allow for the hands-on exploration of concepts covered in the lecture. This course is foundational for any upper-level Biology course and fulfills the Natural Science General Education requirement.