BIO-121 General Biology I

This lab-based course is intended to provide an overview of the basic principles of biology for students pursuing degrees in science or mathematics. Topics include scientific inquiry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell metabolism, and genetics. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Successful Completion of all Required Remedial Courses

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

2

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the connection between biochemical and cellular structures and their functions.
2. Explain cellular metabolic processes and the roles they play in the life of an organism.
3. Utilize basic laboratory techniques to conduct experiments.
4. Design laboratory experiments and report on conclusions based on data analysis