Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. 

Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. 

Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. 

Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. 

Read and analyze peer reviewed scientific literature and relate to major course topics

Utilize cross-curricular learning communities

Further develop laboratory and reporting skills of the topics in the lecture.  Recitation and laboratory 3 hours each week.

Collect data, incorporate current scientific literature, create journal formatted reports

Conduct research using cross-curricular learning communities