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Apr 12, 2026
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BIOL 1030 - Essentials of Biology

This is a one-semester course covering selected topics in Life Science. Topics include: the scientific method, the chemistry of life, the cell and functions of cellular organelles, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, genetics, DNA, cell reproduction, evolution, microbes, fungi, plants, animals, and ecology. Credit in only one of the following courses can be used toward graduation or general education requirements: BIOL 1010, 1020, 1030, 1110, 1120.

Semester Availability (Subject to Change): Fall, Spring, Summer

PREREQUISITE: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 as determined by placement.

COREQUISITE: BIOL 1030 Laboratory

HOURS: 45 lecture hours, 30 lab hours per semester

GEN ED: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

CREDITS: (4)


0.000 OR 4.000 Credit hours
0.000 OR 3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 OR 1.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture
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Biology Department

Course Attributes:
A89 Natural Phys Science, A89 Natural Phys Sci with Lab


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