BIO 131 - Our Relationship with the Living World

The overall focus of this course is our relationship with the living world with a focus on one particular group of organisms. Both lecture materials and at-home experimentation (labs) will guide students as they learn about these organisms and explore how organisms are intricately woven into every aspect of our lives. Students will explore positive and negative roles that these organisms play in human lives and on the planet. As students explore the topics, they also will gain an understanding of the process of scientific inquiry and work on skills related to scientific discovery and communication.

Prerequisite(s): Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 1 (or concurrent); Quantitative Reasoning (or concurrent).
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 4

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Science Exploration
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Biology