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BIOL 111 General Biology I

The first semester of the comprehensive first year course in biology. Covers the biochemistry and inner workings of cells, energy metabolism, genetics, cellular physiology, population genetics and evolutionary pattern and process. Laboratory topics include use of the microscope, biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution. Intended for students who are pursuing, or considering, the major in biology or life sciences teaching.

Prerequisites

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 16, 2017 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Communicate their experiential findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills and competency with arithmetic, algebra, and statistics at a level appropriate for second semester science majors.
  • Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories in biology.
  • Explain and apply knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, energy metabolism, genetics, cellular physiology, population genetics, and evolutionary biology.
  • Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory experiments in biology, including the collection of data, statistical and graphical analysis of results, and an interpretation of its sources of error and uncertainty.
  • Recall, explain and apply the concepts, knowledge and vocabulary of biology at the level necessary for success in a second semester algebra-based general biology course for science majors.
  • Understand and apply knowledge of use of the microscope and other biological laboratory equipment, and use that knowledge in the proper conduct and interpretation of laboratory investigations.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 3: Natural Sciences

  • Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
  • Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty.
  • Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
  • Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies.

Spring 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 General Biology I Arrowood, Derek Books for BIOL-111-01 Spring 2024 Course details for BIOL-111-01 Spring 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 General Biology I Staff, Staff Books for BIOL-111-01 Fall 2024 Course details for BIOL-111-01 Fall 2024
02 General Biology I Staff, Staff Books for BIOL-111-02 Fall 2024 Course details for BIOL-111-02 Fall 2024