BIOL 102 – Biology for Education Majors

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take BIOL-102L. (Required, Concurrent).
Credit Hours: Min: 4; Max:

Description: This course is a lab science that provides the information needed for the Life Science part of the PRAXIS "Elementary Education: Content Knowledge" exam. By the end of the course, students should: understand the scientific method, including being proficient with science and engineering practices; have an understanding of the basic science upon which biology rests, including the areas of cell biology, genetics, organ systems, energetics, evolution, and ecology; develop a basic understanding of how plants and animals contribute to and function within our environment; and be familiar with plant and animal diversity and physiology.