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Biology for Today with Lab (BI 109)

Term: 2024-2025 20 Spring

Faculty

Rick L. SilveyShow MyInfo popup for Rick L. Silvey
silveyr@stmary.edu
 
Daniel R WilliamsShow MyInfo popup for Daniel R Williams
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Office hours:
  • Monday 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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    Schedule

    Mon-Thu, 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM (1/6/2025 - 5/1/2025) Location: MAIN MIEGE 305

    Description

    This course is specifically designed for non-majors and strives to answer life’s questions in ways that allow the student to clearly relate their lives to biological concepts. Subjects studied include DNA, biotechnology, patterns of inheritance, human genetic disorders, the diversity of animals and plants and evolution. Laboratory sessions complement lecture topics. No prerequisite is required. This course is not recommended for prospective biology majors. Students may not also take BI 110 for credit. Lecture two hours per week and laboratory one day per week for two hours.
    Area of Investigation Fulfilled: Natural Science
    Offered: Fall and Spring semesters
    (Three credit hours)