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BIO101L: General Biology I (Lab)
BIO101L: General Biology I (Lab)
The course is designed to emphasize the principles discussed in Biology 101 lecture including practical experimental exercises relevant to the scientific method; basic chemistry; molecular biology; genetics; and biodiversity.
Overview

UCGS
UCGS Block IV-Natural Science
The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a 30-credit hour program where all courses shall be
transf...see moreThe Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a 30-credit hour program where all courses shall be
transferable and satisfy a lower-division general education requirement at any public institution of higher education. UCGS
courses may satisfy a general education requirement without having a specific course equivalent at the receiving institution.
Passport
Passport Block IV-Natural Science
The Passport is a 16-credit hour two-year college program in which all courses are transferable and shall
satis...see moreThe Passport is a 16-credit hour two-year college program in which all courses are transferable and shall
satisfy a lower-division general education requirement at any public institution of higher education. Passport courses may
satisfy a general education requirement without having a specific course equivalent at the receiving institution.
Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
1.0
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Department
Natural Science and Mathematics
Course Notes
Continuous course; three hours of laboratory. Students must have completed or be concurrently nerolled in the correspon...see moreContinuous course; three hours of laboratory. Students must have completed or be concurrently nerolled in the corresponding biology lecture. UCGS approved course, 2021.
Learning Outcomes

- Explain and apply the Scientific Method.
- Acquire basic scientific skills and common biological laboratory practices.
- Explain and integrate fundamental biological concepts related to cell and molecular biology.
- Understand and discuss the comparative anatomy of plants and lower eukaryotic organisms.
Dual Enrollment

Type
Transfer
Offered
High School
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Offered
College Campus
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Offered
Online
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Offered
Hybrid
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Starting Academic Year
2021
Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
---|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Shore Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Tidewater Community College | BIO101 | General Biology I | 2-Year | |
Radford University | BIOL105 | Biol for Health Sciences | 4-Year | |
The University of Virginia's College at Wise | BIO1011 | PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY LAB | 4-Year | |
Norfolk State University | BIO110 | General BiologyI | 4-Year | |
Norfolk State University | BIO110L | General Biology Laboratory | 4-Year | |
Old Dominion University | BIOL122N | GENERAL BIOLOGY I LAB | 4-Year | |
University of Mary Washington | BIOLNOTMJ | Elective | NOTMJ indicates this is not a major elective. General elective credit will apply to the overall credits needed to graduate. | 4-Year |
Shenandoah University | BIO121 | General Biology I | Must pass lab with C- or higher to earn credit | 4-Year |
Ferrum College | BIO111 | Introductory Biology II | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | BIOZ101 | BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS LAB | 4-Year | |
Randolph-Macon College | BIOL123 | Principles in Molecular Biology | 4-Year |
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