Biology 1151 - Principles of Biological Science

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introduction to biology for the biological science major and interested students. Topics include the philosophy of science, scientific method, chemical organization of life, cell biology, energy dynamics, genetics, molecular genetics, molecular biology, evolution and biodiversity.
Prerequisite: Math 0481 or current qualifying score on Math Placement.
5 Credit Hours

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ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE

Orientation is required.

EVALUATION/GRADING

Fourteen laboratory assignments, six exams

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit	Required Text: Biology	Study Guide: Campbell Study Guide	Activity	Exam
1	Chapters 1 - 5	Chapters 1-5	Lab 4 & 5	Exam 1
2	Chapters 6 - 8	Chapters 6 - 8	Lab 7, 9, 11	Exam 2
3	Chapters 9, 10, 12, 13	Chapters 9, 10, 12, 13	Lab 14C & 16	Exam 3
4	Chapters 14, 15, 22, 23	Chapters 14, 15, 22, 23	Lab 19 & 21	Exam 4
5	Chapters 16 – 20	Chapters 16 – 20	Lab 22 & 3	Exam 5
6	Chapters 24-28, 31	Chapters 24-28, 31	Lab 23, 24.2, 24.3	Exam 6