BI 101,102,103 - General Biology

Institution:

Umpqua Community College

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Description:

A non-majors course designed to provide students with the scientific principles that describe and explain life processes and living systems. Laboratory experiences reinforce principles and concepts covered in class. BI 101: (The biology sequence changed FA03. See an Advisor. BI 101: principles of evolution, natural selection and speciation, origin of life, diversity of life, classification and diversity of groups of organisms including viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals; principles of ecology, including populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere, and animal behavior. BI 102: Plant structure and function, with emphasis on flowering plants; animal structure and function, with emphasis on human biology. BI 103: Chemistry of life; cell structure, function, metabolism, division; heredity and molecular genetics. Courses need not be taken in sequence. 3 lecture, 3 lab hrs/wk.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umpqua.edu/

Phone Number:

(541) 440-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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