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BIO/350
General Biology I

Course level: Undergraduate

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BIO/350
General Education
General Biology I

Online

Format

7 weeks

Course length

$398

Cost per credit

4 credits

Total credits

7 weeks

Course length

$170

Resources and fees

$1,762

Estimated course cost

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This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the principles and applications of biology. Topics include biochemistry, genetics, the structure and function of molecules and cells, metabolism, and energy transformation. Students apply these concepts using practical examples, facilitated discussions, and experiments conducted through completion of virtual labs. This course is the first half of the general biology sequence, which is completed in BIO/351: General Biology II.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

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Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Problem Solving

Evaluate the scientific models describing principles and processes of evolution

Scientific Research

Scientifically model the principles and mechanisms of genetics

Investigative Research

Investigate the influence of cell structure on transport and energy

Training and Development

Examine concepts of foundational chemistry in the context of life science

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