Carroll Community College

BIOL-101, Fundamentals of Biology 1

Credits: 4

General Education Course

Course Description

Fundamentals of Biology 1 gives the student who is a science major the basic biological principles common to all living things. Biochemistry, genetics, and evolution serve as central themes for the topics, which include cell structure and function, molecular and cellular energetics, and genetics. Through experiments the student will gain familiarity with various biological techniques and principles. The emphasis of this course is directed to the process of formulating questions and hypotheses, designing experiments and the collection, reporting, and interpretation of data. Prerequisite: exemption/completion of MAT-097 and READ-101 with C grades or better. Credit by exam available. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Four credits. Four billable hours.   GENERAL EDUCATION

Course Objectives and Grading Information

Course Objectives:

1. Students will relate basic chemical structures to physical structures and processes of cells recognizing molecular and cellular organization as core structure of living systems.

2. Students will compare and contrast certain metabolic pathways in plants and animals.

3. Students will use the processes of cell division to explain the genetic basis of growth and reproduction.

4. Students will explain genetic expression in molecular terms.

5. Students will describe and appraise application of current genetic technology.

6. In laboratory students will make investigations through the formulation of hypotheses, collection and interpretation of data, and the presentation of results.

7. Students will be able to explain how evolution is a unifying thread in biology.