BIO 120 - Biological Concepts

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Biological Sciences

Description:

This introductory course covers the key concepts of biology in the context of daily life and is designed to equip learners to make informed choices in the real world. Emphasis is on science in action and evolving hot-topic issues including: world hunger, obesity, biofuels, GMOs, cancer drug action, forensics, stem cells, antibiotic resistance, and genetic disorders. Applications will change as discoveries evolve. This course includes a hands-on Laboratory component and is intended for non-science majors. This course does not satisfy a biology requirement for Science majors.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(COM 098, COM 121 or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)) and (MAT 020, MAT 030, MAT 035, MAT 110, MAT 150, MAT 160, MAT 165, MAT 180, MAT 210, MAT 220, MAT 221, or MAT 222)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

A Grade of D or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.