Prerequisites: Competency in Math Essentials Units MTT 1-3 as demonstrated through placement and diagnostic tests, or by completion through unit 3 in an MTT course. Competency in Math Essentials Units MTT 1-5 or equivalent is desirable. A student who provides official evidence of a minimum mathematics score of 520 on the SAT or a minimum score of 22 on the ACT taken within the last two years may register for these courses without taking the math placement test. Placement in ENG 111 required.
This course focuses on foundations in cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. It explores the core concepts of evolution, structure and function, information flow, storage and exchange, pathways and transformations of energy and matter, and systems biology with an emphasis on the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society.
This course provides students with an opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge of the principles and living systems and their applications to everyday life. The course is designed for both science and non-science majors. It may serve as a prerequisite for advanced biology courses, a laboratory science graduation requirement, or as transfer credit for a four-year institution.