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, CH 150 Prepartory Chemistry, CH 121 College Chemistry, or CH 221 General Chemistry. This course includes a laboratory component. All Prerequisites 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:
Compare and contrast the two types of cell division. Describe the patterns of inheritance. Identify the steps and end-products in DNA replication and protein synthesis. Explain how natural selection drives evolution. Discuss biological community interactions.