2017-2018 Catalog 
    
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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIO 105 - Microbes and You

Credit Hours 4
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
IAI GECC Number L1 903L
This laboratory course explores microbial life, particularly in our day-to-day life, and develops scientific literacy enabling students to make well-informed decisions.  Concepts include cell and molecular biology, microbial structure and function, genetics and heredity, evolution and ecology.  Students examine the microbes’ roles in health and disease and their impact on our ecology and economy, including biotechnology.  This course is not suitable for biology, nursing, or allied health majors. Students who are pregnant or may become pregnant during the course of the semester are strongly advised to consult their doctor before enrolling in this course. Prerequisite: Prequisite: Placement into ENG 101 or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following:  ENG 121 and ENG 099; or ENG 022 and ENG 099; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079 abd /eB/g 089, or ENG 096; and placement into MATH 094 or higher, or minimum grade of C in MATH 090.

 
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Is this course variable hours? No
Mode of Delivery
Traditional, Online

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No