BIO 190 - Biology Sequence I for Majors

Credits: 5

Advisory: Eligible for college-level Math, or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates AND Eligible for college-level English, or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates
Description: This course sequence part I of II, intended for science majors, covers principles and applications of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, cell morphologies, biological molecules, molecular genetics, including cell division and reproduction and its control, homeostasis, classical/Mendelian genetics, cell metabolism including photosynthesis and respiration and cellular communication. The philosophy of science, laboratory methods of scientific inquiry and experimental design are foundational.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:

CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5B: Biological Science , 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5C: Laboratory )

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the cell cycle
Examine and report on DNA replication
Investigate and report on the evidence for evolution

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 162
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 6