BIO 130
Biology
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
General biology course with laboratory for biology majors. Introduction to disciplines in the life sciences including methods for scientific inquiry, biochemical dynamics, cell structure and function, evolutionary theory, bioenergetics, and ecological interactions.
When Taught
Fall; Winter.
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Note
For Permission to Add codes please email biosecretary@byu.edu Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes.
Title
Scientific Process Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic scientific principles which undergird the scientific process, including the strengths and weaknesses of this process.
Title
Scientific Discovery
Learning Outcome
Students will appreciate the excitement of discovery that has accompanied important scientific developments.
Title
Scientific Applicability
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate how scientific methodology can be used to analyze real-world science-related problems.
Title
Data Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to evaluate scientific data and claims in order to make rational decisions on public-policy science issues that affect their community.
Title
Scientific Expression
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to express their thoughts (in oral, graphical, and written formats) on scientific topics clearly, including appropriate use of basic scientific vocabulary and effective interpretation of quantitative data.
Title
Science and Religion
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to reflect rationally upon the interface between science and religion.
Title
Scientific Reasoning
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate sound scientific reasoning ability.
Title
Scientific Literacy
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate basic literacy in the language of science and an understanding of the foundational theories of biology (i.e., be able to formulate appropriate hypotheses and predictions to test specific biological phenomena and use appropriate vocabulary to do so)
o Atomic Molecular Theory
o Cell Theory
o Theories of Photosynthesis, Fermentation, and Cellular Respiration
o Cell Division and Meiotic Theories
o Chromosomal and Mendelian Theories of Inheritance
o Watson and Crick's Theory of DNA Structure and Replication
o Protein Synthesis Theory
o Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection
o Hardy-Weinberg Theory
o Ecosystem Theory
o Population Growth Theory
o Competitive Exclusion and Behavioral Theory
