BIOL 1005 — - Biology in the Modern World
This course investigates the basic biology needed to understand and make informed decisions about vital issues in today's world, such as biodiversity, pandemic disease, antibiotic resistance, genetic engineering, human population growth, habitat loss, water shortages, and climate change. Note: This course is designed for non-science majors; not open to science majors. This class fulfills four credits of Math/Science General Education requirements. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours Prerequisite(s): (Reading Course Placement or ENGL 0700) and (Math Placement or MATH 0500 or MATH 0099 or MATH 8055 or MATH 0101 or MATH 0600 or MATH 0100) or (Bachelor Degree or higher) Course completes the following requirements: Scientific Reasoning Social & Prof Responsibilities Lab Science Requirement Mathematics and Science URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes