BI 101 - Introductory Biology I (SR)

This is a Sustainability Related (SR)  course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the following biological concepts: DNA, protein, and enzyme structure and function; cellular respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis, and Mendelian genetics;
2. Be familiar with the following laboratory techniques/tools: creation of agar plates, spec 20, allium test, mitotic index, electrophoresis;
3. Successfully use a compound microscope;
4. Manipulate data to make and analyze graphs and tables using Microsoft Excel;
5. Utilize the following statistical operations: mean, standard deviation, regression analysis, chi-squared test;
6. Conduct a literature search using library databases;
7. Write a report in the style of a scientific journal article;
8. Properly use CSE citation style.