BIOL 1101K - Biological Sciences I and Laboratory

(4) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HSGPA >= 3.2 or ACT MATH >=17 or SAT MATH >=400 or ACCM >=67 or ACCNGM >=258 or MATH 1001* or MATH 1111* with a C or higher AND ACT ENGL >=17 or SAT CR READ >=430 or (ACCR >= 61 and ACCW >=4) or (ACCNGR >=237 and ACCW >=4) or ENGL 1101 C or concurrently
Part of the two-semester study of basic biology for non-science majors including one semester of laboratory experience. Upon completion of this course, students will: (1) describe the organization of life from the cellular level to the organism; (2) demonstrate critical thinking skills and the scientific process; (3) effectively collect and analyze data and draw conclusions; (4) apply scientific concepts to global issues and perspectives and distinguish between well-documented scientific studies and popular opinion; (5) communicate scientific topics effectively in oral and written form.