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2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIO 181HC - General Biology I (Majors): Honors


4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)

Principles of structure and function of living things at the molecular and cellular levels of organization. Includes introduction to the scientific process, scientific measurements and laboratory techniques, chemistry of cells, organization of cells, metabolism, cell communication, patterns of cell division, patterns of inheritance, nucleic acids, gene expression, and biotechnology. Also includes additional Honors content.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 097  with a grade of C or better or placement into MAT 151  or higher, and REA 091  with a grade of C or better or placement into REA 112 .
Recommendation: WRT 090  or WRT 096 or assessment into WRT 101 . CHM 151IN . BIO 100IN  or BIO 156IN  is recommended for students who did not complete one year of general high school biology with a grade of B or better. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine if funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Must qualify for Honors program. Instructor or advisor/counselor approval may be required before registering for this course. Honors Content may include: Intensive research using highest standards and best practices for the discipline, and a significant number/variety of readings of both primary and secondary sources. Also may include a high-quality, peer reviewed paper or project in format appropriate for the discipline with research presented in class or to a wider audience.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.