BIOL 101 General Biology I

This course provides a foundation in life science. Topics include characteristics of living organisms, basic chemistry, organic chemistry, cellular structure, energetics, inheritance, and molecular biology. In the laboratory, students will learn basic techniques and learn the use of instruments in biology from basic microscopy to DNA fingerprinting. Students enrolled in nursing or allied health programs can substitute pre- or corequisite MATH-138 or pre- or corequisite MATH-141 for pre- or corequisite MATH-143. To obtain course clearance, contact admissions and advising at 443-518-1200 or the Science, Engineering, and Technology division office at 443-518-1600.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MATH 143 or higher and eligible to enroll in ENGL 121 or higher

Hours Weekly

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly