A course designed for those students who require first year Majors biology in their program of study or who wish to go on to further study in biology. The course includes cell biology, biochemistry, and an examination of the processes of life in the plant and animal body. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills through problem solving, research design, and laboratory analysis. This course is generally considered a course for science majors.

Arts majors needing a science lab course should consider enrolling in Biology 101 in the winter semester.