Bio for Contemporary Society

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Math: Grade of C or better in MTH 095 or MTH 096, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ This course is designed to give non-science majors, who are not entering the health career path, an introduction to core concepts in biology that are highly relevant in today's society. Students will be introduced to the following biological principles: process of science, cell structure, basic chemistry, molecules of life, genetics, evolution, energy flow within ecosystems, and ecology. (1.1) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available IAI General Education: L1 900L