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2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIO 101 - General Biology I


- credits 4

Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture Hour(s): 3
Recitation and Laboratory Hour(s): 3
Total Hours Per Week: 6

Note(s): BIO 101 can be used to meet a requirement in the Virginia Passport milestone and the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.



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