BIOLOGY 1151 - Principles of Biological Science

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION  

ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introduction to biology for the biological science major and interested students.  Topics include the philosophy of science, scientific method, chemical organization of life, cell biology, energy dynamics, genetics, molecular genetics, molecular biology, evolution and biodiversity.

Prerequisite:  Math 0481 or current qualifying score on Math Placement.

5 Credit Hours 

 

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VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
None

 

OTHER MEDIA
None

 

ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is required.

 

EVALUATION/GRADING
Fourteen laboratory assignments, six exams

 

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit

Required Text:

Biology

Study Guide:

Campbell Study Guide

Activity

Exam

1

Chapters 1 - 5

Chapters 1-5

Lab 4 & 5

 

Exam 1

 

2

Chapters 6 - 8

Chapters 6-8

Lab 7, 9, 11

Exam 2

3

Chapters  9, 10, 12, 13

Chapters 9, 10, 12, 13

Lab 14C & 16

Exam 3

4

Chapters 14, 15, 22, 23

Chapters 14, 15, 22, 23

 

Lab 19 & 21

Exam 4

5

Chapters 16 – 20

Chapters 16 – 20

Lab 22 & 3

 

Exam 5

 

6

Chapters 24-28, 31

Chapters 24-28, 31

Lab 23, 24.2, 24.3

Exam 6

 

 

11/09/2011