Course Title: Introductory Biology

Course Number:
   BIO-102-W001
   BIOL-101-W001 (Biological Principles)
   (Prior to Fall 2005 - 70:101W001)
Semester Hours: 3
Instructor: Jason Friday, fridajas@niacc.edu

Course Description:

Study of organismic biology including organization, metabolism, and reproduction of living systems. Includes evolutionary patterns, inheritance, ecosystems, and structure-function relationships among organisms. (45-0)
Equivalent to BIOL-101, 70-101.

Notes: E - Proctored Exams. Some of the exams in this course need to be taken at an approved "proctored" testing site such as the Student Learning Center at NIACC, a local library, Area Education Agency, or the Human Resources Office at your place of employment. Contact the instructor for additional information.

Additional Course Information:

Biological Principles 70:101 is a three semester hour introductory level biology course that is designed to familiarize the student with cellular structure and function, inheritance, evolution, human sensory perception, and plant and animal reproduction, nutrition, and transport. Students enrolled in an online section of Biological Principles will be required to complete numerous online quizzes as they study the course material and take four unit exams at a proctored location. The student will be responsible for arranging a suitable exam site (subject to approval by the instructor) such as a local library, school media center, Area Education Agency, or the employer's Human Resources office.

Please note - This class may not be offered every term. Go to WebAdvisor > Students > Search for Sections - for the complete list of courses offered each term.

Contact the instructor via e-mail after registering for specific course instructions.

Most online course require a textbook. Contact the NIACC Bookzone to find out the textbook requirements. Make sure to let them know that you want the course materials for this online course.
www.niaccbookzone.com or 641-422-4500.

** Notes Key:
A - Instructor Approval Required;
C - Access Code required for this course;
E - Proctored Exams;
N - Does Not use ANGEL;
O - Open Entry - 15 weeks to complete the course;
P - Prerequisites;
S - Software required,

Technical Requirements for online classes:

NIACC uses the ANGEL Learning Management System for most online courses. This works with Internet Explorer 7 or 8 and Mozilla Firefox 3 on Windows computers and Firefox (Not Safari) on Macintosh computers.

Course descriptions, requirements, syllabus, assignments and testing procedures are subject to change.

Registration Information and Instructions
Technical Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions - Read this.
NIACC BookZone - Check to see if a book is required for your class. Order books online.
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