BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology

4 sem hrs cr

(3 hours lecture-3 hours lab)

This course examines basic biological principles and surveys the kingdoms of living organisms. Specific topics include: cell structure and function, cell processes and reproduction, inheritance, taxonomy, viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, animals, and ecology. Prerequisite: Exemption from or completion of learning support competency courses.

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

*This course cannot be paired with BIOL 1110  or BIOL 1120  to meet the General Education science requirement.

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details.

  Formerly/Same As (Formerly BIO 1000, BIO 1410, BIOL 1030)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

The student will…

• investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
• investigate how plants produce food and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
• study the basic structure of DNA and understand the basic principles of inheritance.
• understand the characteristics and criteria used to classify microorganisms, plants, and animals into Domains and Kingdoms.
• understand that living things have evolved over time.
• investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
• understand plant and animal structures and functions.