BIOL& 160 - General Biology with Lab for Pre-Allied Health Students

5 Credits

Introductory cell biology lecture and lab course. Designed primarily for pre-allied health students, but also counts as non-majors lab science distribution credit. BIOL& 160 is a prerequisite for BIOL& 241 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I) and BIOL& 260 (Microbiology). Topics covered are similar to BIOL& 211 but this class does not fulfill the requirements for courses requiring BIOL&211 as a prerequisite.

Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 or higher min 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 98
Course Note Recommended: MATH 97 or higher and CHEM& 121 complete before taking this course, or taken concurrently. Previously BIOL 230, previously BIOL 151.
FeesBiology Fee for Majors Science Lab Support Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve Pre-healthcare professional (pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene, and others), and interested non-biology majors.
Active Date 20240401T16:29:37

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA

Natural Science
Science Lab

Course Outline

Organization of Life: General Classification, Unifying Principles of Biology
The Nature of Science: Scientific Method, Theories
Basic Chemistry: Atoms, Molecules, Bonding, Water, pH
Bio-molecules: Carbohydrates, Lipid, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Cell Structure & Function
Transport Processes: Diffusion, Osmosis, Passive & Active Transport
Metabolism: ATP & Enzymes
Cellular Respiration: Aerobic, Anaerobic & Fermentation
Photosynthesis (Brief)
DNA: Structure & Replication
Protein Synthesis: Transcription, Translation
Cell Division: Mitosis & Meiosis
Genetics
Development: Fertilization through Neurula stage (Brief)
Evolution (Overview and intertwined through all topics)

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe different cellular and molecular structures and their relationship to their biological functions.

Explain the flow of matter, energy, and information through cellular systems and what happens when those systems are perturbed or malfunctioning.

Explain how cells respond to their environment through information flow from cell signaling to gene expression and cell division.

Apply the evolutionary principles of genetic variation, selection, and inheritance at the cellular and molecular level.

Apply the process of science to explain how biological phenomena may be working.

Apply analytical techniques, including PCR, and quantitative reasoning to describe cellular and molecular phenomena.

Demonstrate proficient written communication of science.