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Fall 2020
May 03, 2024
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BIOL 160 - Introduction to Organismal Biology
An introduction to the organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels of biological organization. The course examines the processes of evolution, the diversity of the biological world, and the interactions of organisms and their environment. Laboratory (3 hours) periods concentrate on developing basic skills of observation; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; and the reading and reporting of experimental work. This course contains foundational materials intended for students majoring in Biology. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 108 Biology II and BIOL 160 Introduction to Organismal Biology. Prerequisite: MATH 123 College Algebra (may be taken concurrently) or eligibility to enroll in MATH 180 Precalculus. Corequisite: BIOL 160L Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab.
1.000 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Directed Study

Biology Department

Course Attributes:
Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component

Restrictions:
May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes:     
      DGCE Student

Corequisites:
BIOL 160L

Prerequisites:
PREREQ for BIOL 160

General Requirements:

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PTMA 5 to 9
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PTAA 5 to 6
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MATH 123
Required Courses: 1
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MATH 180
Required Courses: 1
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MATH 200 to 219
Required Courses: 1
May be taken concurrently. )


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