General Biology 1
Dr. Robert Buchwald
General Education: Natural Science
Course Description:
EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 (along with the labs, 1230 &1240) together serve as an introduction to Biology in the 21st Century. These courses are prerequisites for nearly every subsequent EBIO course.Ìý In the first semester (1210), our focus is on processes at the cellular level. We will learn what types of molecules all living things are made of, the structure and organization of cells, how DNA is read and translated into proteins, the magic of mitochondria and the fundamentals of photosynthesis. To complement class lectures, we will watch many movies and animations and have class discussions relating course content to your everyday life.
Students will also give research-based presentations to the class on topics such as: Health Myths & Facts, Frontiers in Genetics, and the Human Ecosystem. Guest speakers and field trips will round out the course. EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 are recommended for science majors.
Ìý
