General Biology I for Science Majors (BIOL 1306)

Instructor: Terronica Blackmon

Fundamental principles of living organisms will be studied, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) for the Biology Discipline

Will display an understanding of biological systems and evolutionary processes spanning all ranges of biological complexity, including atoms, molecules, genes, cells, and
Will integrate factual and conceptual information into an understanding of scientific data by written, oral and/or visual (This may include successful completion of a course-specific research project or a case study module).
Will demonstrate proficiency and safe practices in the use of laboratory equipment and basic laboratory
Will apply principles of the scientific method to problems in biology in the collection, recording, quantitative measurement, analysis and reporting of scientific