BIO150
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Biology: Organisms, Genes, and Ecology
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.
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.