BIO 105 - Essentials of Biology

3 Credit(s)

Examines fundamental principles of biology. Includes organization of living things, scientific method, cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and relationship between biology and society. Suitable for non-science majors.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Online, Remote
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR BIOL 100 - Essentials in Biology (Lecture Only); MOTR BIOL 100L - Essentials in Biology with Lab (Lecture & Lab) Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will use the process of the scientific method to solve a problem.
CLO 2) Students will describe structure and function of the basic biological units of living organisms.
CLO 3) Students will recognize pathways and transformations of energy and matter.
CLO 4) Students will describe fundamentals of biological information flow, exchange, and storage.
CLO 5) Students will evaluate how evolution unifies biology and diversity of organisms.
CLO 6) Students will discuss how biology relates to contemporary issues in human society.