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BIO131

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Introduction to Biology

Biology Science, Tech, Engr & Math

Subject

Academic Department

Biological Science

School

Science, Tech, Engr & Math

Course Description

A foundational course emphasizing the unifying themes of biology. Explores various aspects of living systems, including biological chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, diversity, structure and function relationships, energy transformations, plant and animal systems, ecology, biodiversity, and conservation. Introduces the scientific method and scientific reasoning. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.

Course Pre-requisite(s)

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

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