BI 153 - General Biology

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Saint Michael's College

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Description:

The two semesters of General Biology (BI 151-153) provide a comprehensive introduction to biology and to the process of science. They are intended for biology majors and other students who have a strong interest in the sciences. Our approach is problem-based and inquiry-based. Through lectures, case studies, and discussion we present biological concepts in the context of real world problems, which demonstrates why these concepts are important. In lab students design hypotheses and develop experiments and projects that test them, thereby gaining direct experience with doing science. The goal of General Biology is that you begin to gain proficiency with scientific reasoning and that you develop an understanding of fundamental biological principles and their importance in the natural world. In BI 153 lecture material is drawn from the disciplines of molecular biology, cellular biology, and genetics. Labs focus on a series of projects that emphasize experimental design and implementation, hypothesis formation and testing, and analysis. Prerequisites: Grade "C" or better in BI 151 or permission of the instructor.Credits: 4 cr. Misc. Notes: Required for biochemistry, biology and environmental science majors and pre-health care career students; others by permission of the department. Laboratory Fee: yes Liberal Studies Requirement: Natural/Mathematical Sciences

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcvt.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 654-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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