BI 101 - Introduction to Biology I

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

Course Description: Provides an overview of important principles, concepts and topics in biology. 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 atoms and molecules, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, cell respiration, cell division, photosynthesis, DNA structure, protein synthesis, and basic genetics. This course number includes both lecture and lab.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Apply the scientific method to investigate and solve biological problems.
• CLO#2: Describe the structure and function of plant and animal cell organelles.
• CLO#3: Relate atomic structure and chemical bonding to the properties of organic macromolecules.
• CLO#4: Explain the role and function of enzymes in biological systems.
• CLO#5: Describe the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis, including the cellular structures involved. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#6: Describe the structure of nucleic acids and explain the processes of DNA replication and protein synthesis.
• CLO#7: Explain the key stages and functions of mitosis and meiosis.
• CLO#8: Apply the principles of heredity to analyze and solve genetic problems.
• CLO#9: Conduct laboratory experiments to investigate cellular processes, enzyme function, genetics, and molecular structures, analyze the resulting data quantitatively, and report the findings.