Course DescriptionWelcome to Biology 101! This course is an introduction to basic concepts in biological sciences. The course will cover the chemistry of life, the cell and cellular functions, cell division and reproduction, Mendelian genetics, evolution, ecology and molecular biology. The course includes a lecture and a laboratory session. Students will have the opportunity to learn and apply the principles taught in the course.Course ObjectivesBiology is the science that allows us to understand life and living organisms. Understanding the basic concepts of biology is crucial, whether we want to understand how our bodies work to maintain our health, or what the relationships between organisms and their environment are to keep our planet healthy. This course explores fundamental principles and concepts with examples from biology. of everyday life and highlights how concepts were originally conceived and tested and how alternatives were rejected. In the laboratory, students will learn and use fundamental concepts of biology to draw conclusions from data, develop alternative hypotheses to explain observations, and make predictions. , and design experiments to test hypotheses. Upon completion of this course, you should possess the knowledge and skills associated with an educated citizen in biology. Whatever your role in society, knowledge of biology has become increasingly important for making informed decisions about health issues, environmental problems and related new technologies. You must understand and appreciate the relationship between biological knowledge and your ability to survive in the modern world, to raise healthy children, to contribute to societal and governmental decisions now and...... middle of paper .... .. on a regular weekly basis.• Manage your time well.• Above all, resolve to do your very best this semester! Course Materials and Review Questions This course is web-enhanced; All lesson plans and PPT slides are published on the course website in CANVAS Learning System. We encourage you to print them to take notes and solve study problems. Since the course presentation will be based on the outlines and the textbook, bringing both to class will make your note-taking easier and more effective. You must complete homework and test online in this course. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have suitable computer and Internet access. Computers are available 7 days a week in the campus learning center for your use. All courses will be open for a fixed duration and must be completed within that time frame..