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May 03, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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BIO 105 Exploring Biology Credits: (3)
This one-semester course introduces students to the fundamental principles governing “how life works” including cellular functions, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of these principles to important social and personal issues such as disease and wellness, genetic technologies, and the use of environmental resources. This general education science elective is intended for students in non-science and non-health profession majors and does not fulfill a science elective for Math/Science or Computer Science majors. Three credit hours. Not open to students with credit in BIO 121 or any Biology course numbered 141 or higher. No prerequisite. Optional 1-credit laboratory is available (BIO 105L ): it must be taken concurrently with BIO 105.
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Natural Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena including hypothesis development, data collection and the evaluation of evidence.
- Explain key mechanisms driving each of four core biological principles (cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and ecology).
- Apply an understanding of core biological principles to important personal or societal issues.
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