Spring 2023 - BISC 113 OL01

Biology in Everyday Life (3)

Class Number: 5941

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Mar 1, 2023
    Wed, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Recommended: Students with a C or better in Biology 12, who are considering a BISC major, are encouraged to proceed directly to BISC 101 and 102.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Emphasizes the biology relevant to everyday life and the methods by which biologists address scientific questions. Topics covered include evolution; human inheritance, reproduction, and development; nutrition, activity, wellness and cancer; agriculture and genetic engineering; and biodiversity and human affairs. Students with credit for HSCI 100, BISC 101, 102, or succeeding Biology courses, may not take BISC 113 for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Grading

  • Weekly Quizzes 15%
  • Assignment 1 10%
  • Midterm Exam (in-person) 20%
  • Assignment 2 10%
  • Project 15%
  • Final Exam (in-person) 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Bozzone DM, Green DS. 2014. Biology for the informed citizen with physiology. Oxford University Press.
ISBN: 978-0-19-538199-3

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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