Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY

Department: Global Health Technologies

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: An introduction to methods of science, living organisms, biomolecules, cells, tissues, systems, evolution and possible origin of life on earth, and genetics, followed by topics of current interest presented by local researchers. Students will develop critical thinking skills that are needed to assess the social/political/economic impact of past and current research, research applications, and scientific theories. This course is designed for non-science majors, not for premedical students or majors in the biosciences. Students with credit for BIOC 201 should not register for this course. Cross-list: BIOC 122. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for GLHT 122 if student has credit for BIOC 201.