BIO 101 – General Biology I
| Subject: Biology | Term: 2025 Fall | Session: Regular Academic Session |
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| Section: D03L | Start Date: 8/20/25 | End Date: 12/16/25 |
| Class Number: 41531 | Catalog Number: 101 | |
Instructor: Mead, Jaime A
Description:
(4 credits) Must be taken in sequence. 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, relevance of biology to society. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Lecture 3 hours + recitation and lab 3 hours = total 6 hours per week. THIS IS AN APPROVED PASSPORT COURSE. Credit toward graduation cannot be awarded for BIO 101 & BIO 106.
Note:
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
| Class Stat: Active | Enrollment stat: Open |
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