2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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2019-2020 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(s): Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following:  ENG 021  and ENG 099  ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099  ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 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
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery
Traditional, Online

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No