BI 101 — General Biology
A non-majors course designed to provide students with the scientific principles that describe and explain life processes and living systems. Laboratory experiences reinforce principles and concepts covered in class. Note that the order of topic presentation in this sequence may not match the order at other institutions. Please see an advisor. BI 101 : This course focuses on the principles of evolution, natural selection and speciation, origin of life, diversity of life, classification and diversity of groups of organisms including viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals; principles of ecology, including populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere, and animal behavior