Course Description

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.

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Athena Title

Principles of Biology I

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in BIOL 1107, BIOL 2107H

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Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

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Semester Course Offered

Offered summer semester every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will examine information flow in biological systems at different scales and over time.
• Students will develop and use models of information flow in biological systems.
• Students will interpret data and figures related to information flow in biological systems.
• Students will use quantitative reasoning to analyze scenarios involving information flow in biological systems.

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Topical Outline

• • Nucleic Acids and Proteins
• • Gene Expression and Regulation
• • Mutation and Alleles
• • Cell Cycle and Replication
• • Mitotic and Meiotic Division
• • Mendelian and Non-Mendelian Genetics
• • Population Genetics
• • Evolution and Speciation
• • Phylogenetics

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General Education Core

CORE II: Life Sciences

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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.

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