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Dec 03, 2024
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2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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BIO 181 - General Biology I BIO 1181. Description: Biological principles emphasizing structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels of biological systems. Secondary school chemistry strongly recommended. Primarily for biology majors and preprofessional students in health-related fields.
Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency
General Education Competency: Scientific Literacy
Credits: 4 Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Course Content:
- Scientific Method
- Basic chemistry and biological macromolecules
- Organization of cells
- Energy and Enzymes
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular respiration
- Cell division
- Genetics
- Gene expression and regulation
- Gene technology
- Data collection and analysis
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply the scientific method in problem solving (1)
- Describe the basic chemistry and chemical interactions of life (2)
- Describe the structure and function of the four main types of biological macromolecules (2)
- Identify and describe the structure and function of the parts of typical prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (3)
- Describe the properties of enzymes and their relation to cellular metabolism (4)
- Explain and diagram the fundamental processes of photosynthesis (5)
- Explain and diagram the fundamental processes of cellular respiration (6)
- Describe the biological processes of cell division including the cell cycle, mitosis, and meiosis (7)
- Solve mendelian and nonmendelian genetics problems (8)
- Describe the fundamental processes of gene expression and control of gene expression (9)
- Describe basic genetic engineering techniques and tools including recombinant DNA techniques and Polymerase Chain Reaction (10)
- Conduct experiments, observe biological phenomena, and record information in a laboratory notebook (11)
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