BIO 151 - General Biology 1

 
Description
This course introduces students to atomic structure, important bioorganic molecules, enzymes, cellular structure and function, cellular reproduction, genetic principles and biotechnology. Selected topics include an overview of cellular biochemistry, with emphasis on cellular respiration and photosynthesis. The accompanying laboratory program allows students to practice scientific procedures by conducting investigations which are coordinated with lecture topics. This course transfers to most four-year institutions. 

1. Perform an experiment and collect data to test the validity of a hypothesis.
2. Explain the structure of an atom and the nature of atomic bonds.
3. Describe the fundamental life sustaining properties of water.
4. Identify the four major classes of biomolecules and their importance to biological systems.
5. Summarize the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including organelles, membrane transport and cellular metabolism.
6. Explain basic enzyme structure and function.
7. Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
8. Explain the structure and function of DNA, including DNA replication, transcription and translation.
9. Apply the principles of Mendelian genetics and predict the transmission and inheritance of traits.
10. Summarize the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

1. Scientific process
2. Basic chemistry for biology
3. Cell structure and function
4. Cell division
5. Photosynthesis
6. Cellular respiration
7. Mendelian genetics
8. Molecular genetics
9. Central Dogma
10. Biotechnology applications

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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