Biology Non-Science Majors I (BIOL 1308)

Instructor: Terronica Blackmon

The course is designed to give students the basic knowledge of life sciences. Topics include basic chemistry, cell morphology, metabolism, photosynthesis and respiration, cell division, and Mendelian/classical and molecular genetics. This course satisfies the Life and Physical Sciences or Component Area Option of the HCC core.

Upon Successful completion of the course, students will:

  1. Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell
  2. Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and
  3. Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular
  4. Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze
  5. Describe karyotyping, pedigrees, and biotechnology and provide an example of the uses of
  6. Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation.
  7. Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection.