BIOL 1080 - Concepts of Biology

Credit(s): 4

A survey course in biology. This course provides an introduction to the biological sciences, including the scientific method, structure and function of cells, genetics, diversity of life, and ecology. Primarily designed for non-science majors, whose program of study requires one semester of biological science combined with a semester of chemistry, physics, physical science or astronomy. BIOL 1080 cannot be paired with any other BIOL course to fulfill the natural science general education requirements. Students will receive only elective credit for BIOL 1080 if any other General Education BIOL class is completed. (TE)

3 hrs. lecture 2 hrs. lab.

Corequisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory placement test scores or completion of all Competencies in Learning Support Reading, Writing, and Math.