BIOL 1514: General Biology I

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to apply the "null hypothesis" by using Chi-square analysis to compare a collection of categorical data with some theoretical expected data.
• Compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic cellular structure.
• Identify basic chemical structures of the types of macromolecules found in living organisms.
• Relate the concepts of the laws of thermodynamics as they apply to physiological systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply Mendelian genetics to interpret hereditary patterns.
• List and describe the sequence of molecular level processes that comprise the central dogma of biology.
• Describe the evidence for organic evolution and relate that evidence to the process.
• Demonstrate the ability to use current techniques and instruments that enable the study of a diversity of organisms on the biochemical, microscopic, and macroscopic levels.