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Foundation course required for biology majors and open to others.

Examine basic biological concepts and paradigms in developmental biology, evolution, and ecology and their effects on science and society, and learn how formulation of these paradigms illustrates scientific processes such as experimental design and hypothesis testing. Lecture and laboratory.

Bio 112In this course, we will be focused on three areas of biology: development, evolution, and ecology. This course will give you a foundation of knowledge critical for upper level courses that generally focus on one area in-depth. By the end of this course, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate knowledge of biological principles from the fields of developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and ecology2. Demonstrate laboratory skills, including writing and quantitative skills. 3. Utilize the scientific method, including hypothesis development, experimental design, and proper analysis of experimental results. 4. Interpret data on the connections between human population growth and environmental problems.

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