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Biology: Organisms, Genes, and Ecology

Biology Science, Tech, Engr & Math

Subject

Academic Department

Biological Science

School

Science, Tech, Engr & Math

Course Description

A one-term course that, with BIOLOGY 152, collectively forms the majors-level introductory biology course unit designed to meet the needs of students interested in transferring to four-year institutions and majoring in biological sciences or related fields, as well as students interested in entering programs in pharmacy, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, and related areas. Course focuses on the nature of science, the diversity and the unity of life, evolution, inheritance, ecology, plant function and reproduction, animal physiology, and animal development. Through laboratory investigations, students develop cognitive and laboratory skills and gain experience with model organisms used in many areas of biological research. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.

Course Pre-requisite(s)

course eligible; course or course or course or course with a grade of C or better OR a Biology 131 waiver. Biology 131 waiver information can be accessed through a link in the "Additional Information" section of Biology 131 course listings in the Self-Service Schedule.

4

Total Instructor Contact Hours

92

Total Student Contact Hours

92

Weekly Instructor Contact Hours

6

Weekly Student Contact Hours

6

Academic Level

Undergraduate

General Education Category

Natural Sciences

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Category

Category 6: Natural Sciences - Applied Degrees, Category 6: Natural Sciences - Transfer Degrees - Lecture and Lab

Eligible for Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL)

Yes

Acceptable Prior Learning Credit

Other Exam

Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL) Details

Score of 7 in the International Baccalaureate-Higher Level (IB-HL) biology exam.