Course Descriptions
BIOL 11000 Fundamentals of Biology I
Session Offered:
Fall,Spring,Summer Credit 4.0
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
BIOL 11000/11100 is a two-semester principles of biology sequence that introduces students to the major concepts of the discipline, with emphasis on the experimental and logical basis of the information presented. BIOL 11000/11100 includes lectures and laboratories that begin with atoms and build to the diversity of life. Topics include chemistry, biochemistry of macromolecules, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, respiration, evolution, the diversity of life and DNA structure and replication. This course is intended as the first semester of two semesters. These courses are NOT independent and should be taken in sequence.
Instructor(s):
ALAN FRIEDMANSEAN HUMPHREY
E-mail:
Refer to current term instructorTextbook(s):
Dr. Friedman's Course (Spring):
Title: Biology
ISBN: 9781260169614
Author: Peter Raven
Edition: 12th
Access codes are not required and less expensive rentals and used books are fine for the course.
Required
Dr. Humphrey's Course (Fall):
A hard copy of the textbook is not necessary or sufficient for the course. Instead, students will use an online classroom platform called ‘Connect’ which comes with an electronic version of the textbook. A subscription to Connect is required for the course. Connect purchasing instructions and discounted pricing information will be provided to students at, or just prior to, the beginning of the course.
Required
Summer:
Title: Fundamentals for Biology I
Peter Raven
13th Edition
Required
The course uses an online classroom platform called Connect that comes with a virtual version of the textbook. DO NOT make a purchase before reading the purchase instructions outlined in the course syllabus.
Notes:
Evening Exams Required
Learning Community: Animalia (Fall only)
Grading:
Students are graded on a straight percent scale. The scale may be adjusted depending on student performance. Evening exams will be given. There will be three hour exams and a comprehensive final exam that are in multiple-choice format. For the laboratory, there are three practical exams. In addition, laboratory and recitation participation points can be earned during each session
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