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
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in BIOL 1107E, BIOL 2107H
Corequisite
BIOL 1107L
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
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.
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
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.
