BIOL 114Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - Lecture

3 credits · Biology · Penn State

A study of the fundamental concepts of biology including the evolution of the major groups of organisms. This lecture course meets the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree requirements. This is the first biology course taken by students who intend to major in biology. It provides a foundation in the basic concepts that govern life, including the evolutionary processes that have led to the biodiversity seen today. The course provides students with a fundamental understanding of: 1) the features of life from the cellular through organismal levels; 2) how cell division and genetic processes provide continuity between generations; 3) how genetic variation arises and leads to evolution ; 4) how organisms acquire and use energy; 5) how structure relates to function at all levels; 6) the evolution and diversity of life. The lab component of the course will be a corequisite. Students who have passed BIOL 110 or BIOL 110H may not schedule this course.