The American University BIO 1100 Non-Majors Biology
Explores the principles of biology, including the scientific method, cell theory, cellular process, theories of heredity, evolutionary theory, ecology, human physiology, and a survey of the diversity of organisms.
Non-Majors Biology
Explores the principles of biology, including the scientific method, cell theory, cellular process, theories of heredity, evolutionary theory, ecology, human physiology, and a survey of the diversity of organisms.
Learning outcomes
- Define the basic concepts of biological sciences.
- Apply the scientific method.
- Explain nutrition in terms of micronutrients and macronutrients.
- Explain Mendel’s approach to studying genetics.
- Interpret Darwin’s theory of evolution to include natural selection and common descent.
- Describe human anatomical systems to include their disease states.
- Discuss relationships between living organisms and nonliving factors in ecosystems.
- Interpret biological data.
Prerequisites
None
Biology: Science for life with physiology (Rev: 6th ed.)
Publisher: Pearson (2019)
Author: Belk, C., & Maier, V. B.
ISBN: 9780134555430
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