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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. Surveys key aspects of living systems, including biological chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, diversity, structure and function relationships, energy transformations, plant and animal systems, human body 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

Course Fee

27

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 4 or higher on AP (Advanced Placement) Biology Exam

  • Score of 50 or higher on CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) Biology Exam

  • Score of 5 or 6 on IB-HL (International Baccalaureate-Higher Level) Biology Exam