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BIOL 135 - Foundations of Biological Science |
An introduction to the fundamental content and concepts of biology within an evolutionary framework. This course serves as a foundation for the field of biology. Topics include structure and function; information flow, exchange and storage; pathways and transformation of energy; species diversity; and the interactions among organisms and their environment. In laboratory (3 hours), students explore the process of scientific investigation using activities that may include modeling, simulation and quantitative reasoning.
Corequisite: BIOL 135L Foundations of Biological Science Lab.
Prerequisites: BIOL 125 The Biology Experience and CHEM 107/107L Principles of Chemistry with Lab (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the instructor.
1.250 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Directed Study Biology Department Course Attributes: Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component |