BI 120 - Introductory Biology I (SR)

This is a Sustainability Related (SR)  course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

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