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BIOL 170 - Foundations of Life Science

Units: 4
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
Meets the needs of prospective elementary school teachers and covers a broad spectrum of topics, including: introduction to scientific inquiry with living organisms, physiology, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Current issues in biology will also be considered. The laboratories will focus on hands-on activities particularly relevant to elementary school students. No credit given toward the Biology major.
Lab fee $25
GenEd: 5B, 5C


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