BI 114 - General Biology

Course Description: Selected principles of biology including molecular and cellular biology, homeostatic mechanisms, and systematics are discussed. Prerequisite: BI 111 or permission of the instructor.

Credit Hours: 3:3:4

Learning Outcomes: Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Define science.
• Use a microscope competently.
• Write a scientific paper.
• Use the scientific method.
• Identify and describe the function of cell organelles.
• Describe the major organic compounds and their importance to life.
• Explain important metabolic reactions.
• Understand the basics of inheritance and genetics.
• Define evolution and natural selection.
• Relate evolutionary theory to all parts of biology.
• Understand the basics of taxonomy and classification.
• Comprehend the complexity of interrelationships among organisms and their environment.
• Understand some of the basic concepts of ecology.
• Describe the role of behavior in ecology and evolution.
• Explain the role of geography for biome location and structure.
• Understand the role of humans in biology.

Course Assessment: Exams, papers, quizzes, lab reports, lab practicals.

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