Survey of Biology

Catalog description

This course focuses on fundamental principles of modern biology. It begins with the basic chemistry of life, moves to the cell as the basic unit of life, then to tissues and an overview of human organ systems. DNA replication, protein synthesis, and Mendelian genetics are covered in the study of heredity. Special Consideration: This course will not satisfy the Natural Science requirement in the General Education Core for majors in Biology, Exercise Science, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education with Biology Concentration, and Special Education, which specify NSC 103 Biology I.