Apr 25, 2024  
2020 Summer Session Catalogue 
    
2020 Summer Session Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BI 101 - General Biology I


Instructor: Col. Wade E. Bell
Location: Online Syncronous See Details Below
Date/Time: Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Lab: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 2:40 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
Credit Hours: 4

Lecture material will be derived from the concepts presented in the text. BI 101 will focus upon basic biochemistry and the structure and function of the principle biomolecules; cell structure and function, membrane characteristics, and the transport of material across the cell membrane; cell division including the process of fission, mitosis and meiosis; the structure of DNA and the process of protein synthesis; basic Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics. Laboratory topics will complement lecture material as well as include use of the scientific method activities as a means of reinforcing lecture material and preparing for an original research project to be conducted at the end of BI 102. NOTE: Not Open to Biology majors

Remote Summer Session II Online Course Delivery Method: Synchronous

Taught synchronously Monday-Friday 0945-1145, with a lab at 1230-1430 using Zoom lectures with Canvas based assignments.  No special software needed.  Textbook required: Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life. 15th ed. Cengage publishing.

Final Exam: July 23rd 8-11 a.m.