An introduction to the structural and functional organization of living organisms at a cellular level. Prior completion of one year of high school/college-level chemistry and/or a previous biology course is recommended for success in this course.
Concurrent enrollment in BIO 181L is required.
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District Policy.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the fundamental characteristics that define living organisms.
- Relate basic chemical concepts to biological systems.
- Analyze the organization and roles of cellular components including the cell membrane and the physiology of cell transport.
- Summarize the foundational concepts of cellular metabolism, for both plants and animals.
- Outline the key stages and significance of cell division processes.
- Interpret the core principles of inheritance and genetic transmission.
- Describe the molecular structure of DNA and its role in cellular function.
- Outline the development and foundational concepts of adaptations.