This course focuses on information flow and evolution. The flow of information within biological systems, how genetic information influences traits of organisms and is passed to the next generation, and how populations evolve over time will be examined.
Athena Title
Principles of Biology I Honors
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in BIOL 1107, BIOL 1107E
Prerequisite
Permission of Honors
Corequisite
BIOL 2107L or BIOL 1107L
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to explain principles in biology to both biologists and non-biologists.
Students will be able to develop, evaluate, and use models (representations of an idea, biological process, or system) to make predictions.
Students will be able to analyze and interpret data and figures
Students will be able to critically evaluate the validity of data sources and use available evidence to support or refute a claim.
Students will be able to use quantitative reasoning (e.g., probabilities, allele and genotype frequencies).
Students will develop the ability to collaborate and learn with others.
Students will develop the ability to recognize what you know and do not know and your approaches for learning independently.
Topical Outline
• Structure and Function of Nucleic Acids
• Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
• Genotype, Phenotype, Mutation, and Alleles
• Cellular and Organismal Communication
• Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Meiosis
• Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
• Mendelian and Non-Mendelian Genetics
• Population Genetics
• Evolution and Speciation
General Education Core
CORE II: Life Sciences
Institutional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
