Dec 06, 2024  
2024-25 RCC Catalog 
    
2024-25 RCC Catalog
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BI 103L - Introduction to Biology III Lab


1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

MTH 60  or higher-level math course, or designated placement

Corequisite(s):  

BI 103  

Recommended Prerequisite(s):  

BI 102  and BI 102L  or BI 212  and BI 212L  

Course Description: Provides an overview of plants, microbes, fungi and ecology. Designed for non-majors or those interested in learning more about biology. Science majors and pre-allied health professionals should take the 200-level biology series. Topics covered include basic evolution, classification, microbes, fungi, plant structure and function, planet diversity, populations, communities, and human impact on the environment.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • CLO#1: Describe and apply knowledge of the basic ideas, concepts, and principles of evolution.
  • CLO#2: Describe and apply knowledge of the basic ideas, concepts, and principles of classification.
  • CLO#3: Describe, identify, and apply knowledge of the structure, function and organization of viruses, bacteria, and protists.
  • CLO#4: Describe, identify, and apply knowledge of the structure, function, organization, and life cycles of fungi.
  • CLO#5: Describe, identify, and apply knowledge of the structure, function, organization, and life cycles of plants.
  • CLO#6: Describe, identify, and apply knowledge of the structure of populations and the dynamics of population growth.
  • CLO#7: Describe, identify, and apply knowledge of community interactions and dynamics.
  • CLO#8: Describe, identify, and apply knowledge of ecosystem structure, interactions, and dynamics.
  • CLO#9: Describe, identify, and apply knowledge of biosphere structure, interactions, and dynamics including the effects of human activities on the planet. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
  • CLO#10: Describe, identify, and apply knowledge of the major threats to biodiversity and what can be done to combat these threats.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Safety goggles, gloves; online students may need to purchase laboratory materials or computer simulations.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lab hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.



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