An introductory cell biology lecture and lab course including the chemistry of life, the structure, reproduction, and metabolism of cells, genetics, and evolutionary biology. The topics are similar to BIOL 201 (General Biological Science) but are covered in less depth. BIOL& 160 is a prerequisite for BIOL& 241 (Human Anatomy and Physiology 1) as well as BIOL& 260 (Microbiology). A grade of C or better is required in order to advance. This course is intended for non-biology majors: pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene, pre-occupational therapy and other pre-allied health students.

Core Competencies/Learning Outcomes

Apply the scientific method of problem solving.
Use quantitative reasoning to interpret data (as defined by the numeracy global skills rubric.)
Demonstrate critical thinking (as defined by the critical thinking global skills rubric).
Express ideas and information in writing in a format that is clear and appropriate to both scientific and non-scientific audiences (as defined by the communication global skills rubric).
Evaluate the relationship between science and society.

Core Concepts/Knowledge Areas

Describe the structure and properties of atoms and chemical bonds.
Describe the structure and function of biological macromolecules.
Describe the structure and function of cell components, with emphasis on eukaryotes.
Discuss the evolutionary relationship of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Explain how genetic information is stored, copied, transferred, and expressed.
Describe the process of cell division.
Employ genetic principles in predicting inheritance patterns.
Describe the fundamentals of metabolism, with emphasis on cellular respiration.