General Information

• Name: General Biology For Non-Science Majors
• Discipline: Biology (BIOL)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: MATH 120, MATH 126 or higher or consent of instructor

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Covers fundamental concepts and theories of life science. Major topics include cellular/molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, evolutions and ecology. Includes four laboratory experiences.

II: Course Objectives

• Gained factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends) about General Biology for Non-Science Majors.
• Learned fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories of General Biology for Non-Science Majors.
• Learned to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem-solving, and decisions) in General Biology for Non-Science Majors.
• Developed specific skills, competencies and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to General Biology for Non-Science Majors.
• Acquired an interest in learning more by asking questions and seeking answers about General Biology for Non-Science Majors.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

General Education Mission: BIOL 100 is a general education class that promotes the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will benefit students in their personal and professional endeavors. General Education Student Learning Outcome: Students who successfully complete BIOL 100 satisfy the general education learning outcome of understanding the methods of science and the role of science and technology in the modern world, have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills, have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.