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BIO 105 - Introductory Biology for Non-majors | GEKN
A study of the basic concepts of modern biology common to all organisms with an emphasis on human systems and issues. Designed for students who are not majoring or minoring in biology.
Credit 4 hrs Lecture/Lab Hours The course consists of two 75-minute lectures and three hours of laboratory each weekMay not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, and Summer
BIO 105 is designed to enable students who are not biology majors to understand the fundamental concepts, principles and processes upon which all life is based, the relationship between biology and their day-to-day world; how scientists acquire scientific knowledge; and how this methodology is used to address questions important to health and environmental issues around the world. This information provides students with the tools to enable them to become responsible, scientifically literate global citizens and voters. Students who successfully complete BIO 105 have the ability to critically evaluate popular press articles and other media reporting on technological, health related and environmental issues. This ability empowers students to make better, scientifically informed life decisions.
Previously listed as BIOL 105
Equivalent Courses BIO 106
Updates Course Rotation 8/2014, Links 02/2011
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BIO 106 - Biology from a Human Perspective | GEKN
This course is an introductory course that emphasizes human biology for the non-major in lecture and a laboratory that includes dissections. We cover the fundamental concepts, principles, and processes upon which life is based and the use of the scientific method through the application of these principles, concepts and processes.
Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall
BIO 106 is designed to enable students who are not biology majors to understand the following: the fundamental concepts, principles, and processes upon which life is based; the relationship between biology and their day-to-day world; how scientists acquire scientific knowledge; and how this methodology is used to address questions important to health and environmental issues around the world. This information provides students with the tools to enable them to become responsible, scientifically literate global citizens and voters. Students who successfully complete BIO 106 have the ability to critically evaluate popular press articles and other media reporting on technological, health-related and environmental issues. This ability empowers students to make better, scientifically informed life decisions. As such, BIO 106 meets the requirements of a Natural Science Course in the Knowledge of the Disciplines portion of the new General Education program.
Equivalent Courses BIO 105
Updates Course Rotation updated 9/2017; Course Rotation added 8/2014, Gen Edu Approval. 6/2012, effective Winter 2013; Change in Equivalency 5/2012, effective Fall 2012; New Course 4/2012
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BIO 107 - Environmental Science | GEGA
An introduction to the biological, physical, and chemical processes that control today’s environmental conditions. The global ecosystem is presented as a structure that includes human society. The understanding of local and global environmental problems and potential solutions is emphasized.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall and Winter
Cross-Listed with ESSC 107
Concurrent Prerequisite(s) (a minimum grade of “C” in MATH 098 ) or (a minimum grade of “C” in MATH 098B ) or (a minimum grade of “C” in MATH 100-499) OR (a minimum grade of “C” in STAT 100-499) or (A minimum ACT Math Sub-Score of 19) OR (a minimum SAT Math sub-score of 520) or (a minimum Elementary Algebra math placement test score of 83) Tests may not be taken concurrently
This course gives students an understanding of important challenges to the integrity of the global ecosystem and begins to explain many of the scientific and social issues that surround them. Globally, human health and economic well-being can only be sustained under amenable environmental conditions, which depend on climate, atmosphere, water, forests, agricultural soils, human population density, and biodiversity. Every bit of the surface of Earth is influenced by human activities; the global connectedness of our economic activities means that many of our everyday decisions impact far-flung corners of the planet. The goal of this class is for students to gain a better understanding of the workings of the global ecosystem and how the expanding human population interacts with it and depends on it. Learning the basics of environmental science will allow students to make informed decisions about individual and collective actions that impact the present and future state of the environment, both locally and globally.
Previously listed as BIO 107 - Introduction to Environmental Science, BIOL 107
Equivalent Courses ESSC 107
Updates Course Rotation updated 9/2017; Change to prerequisites 12/2015, effective Winter 2016; Change to Course Description, Prereq and Course Title 12/2014, effective Summer 2015; Course Rotation added 8/2014, 2/28/2011
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BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I | GEKN
This lecture course, taken concurrently with BIO 111 , begins the two-semester introductory core sequence for Biology majors and minors. Students are introduced to cell structures and function, molecular biology, Mendalian and population genetics, evolutionary theory and ecology. These fundamental biological concepts, principles and processes will be reinforced in upper-level courses.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, and Summer
Concurrent Prerequisite(s) BIO 111 and (MATH 104 , MATH 100-499, STAT 100-499, a minimum ACT Math Sub-Score of 23, a minimum SAT Math sub-score of 580, or a minimum College Level math placement test score of 53)
If MATH/STAT course is not taken concurrently, the student must earn a minimum grade of “C” in the prerequisite course.
Class-Level Restriction Undergraduate standing
Notes | BIO 110 is required for Biology | BS and Biology Minor , Honors Sections may be available for this course
BIO 110 is designed to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts, principles and processes upon which all life is based; the relationship of the course material to their day-to-day world; and how to apply the scientific method. Students are provided with the tools to enable them to become responsible, scientifically literate global citizens and voters. Students who successfully complete BIO 110 have the ability to read critically a biologically relevant popular press article and to evaluate the reporting of technological, health-related and environmental issues. The ability empowers students to make better, scientifically-informed life decisions.
Previously listed as BIOL 110
Updates Change to course prerequisites 12/2015, effective Winter 2016; Change to course description, credit hours, prerequisites, concurrent prereqs, and co-reqs 7/2014, effective Winter 2015
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BIO 111 - Introductory Biology I Laboratory | GEKN
This is a companion laboratory course to BIO 110 , the first lecture course in the core sequence for Biology majors and minors. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts, principles, processes and techniques upon which all of biology is based and they will learn to competently use the scientific method through the application of these principles, concepts and processes.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, and Summer
Concurrent Prerequisite(s) BIO 110
Class-Level Restriction Undergraduate standing
Counts towards General Education when taken with BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I .
Updates Concurrent prereq and Coreq 7/2014, effective Winter 2015, New Course 4/2014, effective Winter 2015
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BIO 215 - Plants and People | GEGA
A study of the characteristics, cultural history, and current uses of plants that yield food, fiber, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products. Emphasis is placed on the roles of plants in the development of civilization. Topics such as genetically engineered food and sustainable agriculture are also discussed.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall and Winter
Cross-Listed with BIOT 504
We frequently encounter the plant kingdom in our daily lives - in food, shelter, textiles, medicines, drugs, pesticides and perfumes. In this course, we will learn about the fascinating interactions between plants and humans. We will investigate how plants are named and classified in various cultures, how plants played an important role in the origins of civilization, and how plants may likely be the solution to serious global issues like hunger, malnutrition, and our current energy crisis. Topics will include: crop domestication (how did we get the rice and wheat all humans now depend on?); the evolution and conservation of genetic and biological diversity (why is it important to conserve the Amazon forest before it disappears?); biotechnology (is it ethically acceptable to export a crop that we manipulated in the lab that we, Americans, are reluctant to consume?); drugs and alcohol (should Michigan residents be allowed to use Marijuana for medicinal purposes?); natural dyes (how do we make blue jeans blue?); the movement of plants among cultures around the world (coffee and tea are not native to North America and yet we depend on them to start our day) and biofuel alternatives (will we all be driving cars fueled by algae soon?). These topics are selected for both their local and global impacts in order to help students become critical thinkers on important issues that have a direct influence on their daily lives. With the successful completion of this course, students will see plants, the campus, their world and their decisions in a new light. As such, BIO 215 meets the requirements of a Global Awareness course in the General Education program.
Previously listed as BOTN 215
Updates Course Rotation added 8/2014, General Education Approval 2/2012, effective Fall 2012
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