BI 213 Principles of Biology

One of three introductory courses intended for science majors: biochemistry, botany, zoology, forestry, microbiology, fisheries and wildlife, agriculture, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy, biology, etc. Focuses on genetics, evolution, and ecology. Biology 211, 212 and 213 need not be taken in numerical order. This course includes a laboratory component.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite (or concurrent): CH 112 Chemistry for Health Occupations or CH 150 Prepartory Chemistry or CH 121 College Chemistry (only offered at OSU) or CH 221 General Chemistry. This course includes a laboratory component. All Prerequisite must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Offered

Offered Fall & Spring only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Math/Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course, AS Biological Science,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use proper terminology in describing foundational genetics. Analyze and interpret different patterns of theoretical genetic crosses in humans, plants, and fruit fly as model organism. Use sampling methods for collection of molecular and population genetics data. Recognize the tenants of evolutionary theory and be able to cite the supporting evidence. Describe the various ecological relationships present in an ecosystem and decipher models depicting different ecological interactions.