BIO 110, Biology Concepts
General Syllabus
Welcome to Biology Concepts this semester.
This course provides an overview of biology for science majors and will
provide a background for future coursework in the Life Sciences.
During this semester we will be discussing basic cell structure and function,
Mendelian and molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, biological diversity,
and ecosystems. To be successful in this course, you will need to stay
current with the material and complete all assignments when due.
During this course, you should be able
to:
· explain how the process of science
has led to current biological paradigms
· identify the basic principles
of biology which are the basis for further coursework in science
· evaluate the relationship between
molecular/cellular biology and organismal biology
· interpret information from the
text and outside reading sources
· discover more about your professional
field of interest
Topics Covered
Introduction and chemical foundations
Chemistry and carbon compounds
Cells and cell membranes
Metabolism and energy-acquiring pathways
Energy-releasing pathways
Cell division, mitosis
Meiosis and patterns of inheritance
Human Genetics and DNA
Transcription and translation
Genetic engineering
History of evolutionary thought
Microevolution and speciation
Macroevolution
Human evolution
Populations and ecosystems