BIOL 100: Principles of Biology 2023-2024SQL

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Syllabus for BIOL 100: Principles of Biology

Correspondence

2023-2024

Course Description

Catalog Description

Introduction to basic principles common to all facets of biology. Topics include a brief history of biology, the scientific method, the diversity of life, cell structure and reproduction, and metabolism. (Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)

Additional Description

Biology 100 is a one-semester survey course, designed to give students who are non-science majors a solid foundation in the basic principles and unifying concepts of biology. Students develop an understanding of science, the nature of scientific inquiry, and how evolution explains the unity and diversity of all life on Earth. The course focuses on common features that all organisms (living things) share, as well as their unique characteristics.

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None. Recommend co-enrollment in BIOL 100L.

Credit Hours and Expected Student Effort

The course minimum is 2,250 minutes per credit hour.

As an Independent Study correspondence course, the class is largely independent, and you are asked to take responsibility for your own learning. Your instructor is available for assistance, clarification, and feedback on material as needed, but the course is designed for you to independently read any required textbook and materials and progress through the course at a pace that is convenient and efficient for your schedule.

Important Dates

Students may drop courses before 15% of the course duration has passed from your registration date, without a record of the dropped course appearing on the student’s permanent record.

When a student withdraws from a course before 75% of the course duration has passed, a grade of “W” (withdrawal) will be recorded on the academic record. After 75% of the course duration has passed, a student may not withdraw. Tuition and fees will not be adjusted for course withdrawals during this withdrawal period.

Note: Drop/withdrawal dates for each course may vary. Please reach out to Independent Study Program staff for your specific dates. Those dates can also be found in your registration