BIOL-110 Non-Majors Biology

4 cr.

An understanding of how biological issues affect society is crucial for citizens of today’s society. This non-majors course is an introduction to such issues as cloning; genetics, genetic screening and genetically modified organisms; global warming and the carbon cycle; population growth, environmental hazards, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, especially local flora. This course does not substitute for BIOL-121 or BIOL-122. Course includes 1 credit hour lab component. [NM Common Course Number BIOL 1114, Area III; Laboratory Science] Prerequisites: ENGL-095 and RDNG-096 or appropriate Reading and English Accuplacer scores.
Offered: Fall, Spring