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