BSC 1010C - Fundamentals of Biology I

BSC 1010C

Fundamentals of Biology I

Dr. Graeme Lindbeck
glindbeck@valenciacollege.edu
Office: Room 217, Building 10
Office Hours:

Day	Time
Monday	8:30 - 10:00am
Tuesday	8:30 - 11:00am, 4:00 - 5:00pm
Wednesday	8:30 - 10:00 , 4:00 - 5:00pm
Thursday	8:30 - 11:00am

Phone: (407) 582-1256

Course Description:

This course is for students who are pursuing a major in Biology. It is an introductory course, providing the foundations for future classes in the Biology program. The course emphasizes the basic principles and unifying concepts of modern biology.

Course Objectives:

To understand and apply the basic principles and concepts of modern biology
To develop critical thinking skills
To develop basic study skills

Text Books:

Campbell, N.A. and Reece, J.B. (2008) Biology. 8 ^th edition. The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Menlo Park, CA. (REQUIRED)
Heitz (2008) Practicing Biology. 3 ^rdedition. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Menlo Park, CA (OPTIONAL)
Class Notes. Lindbeck, G. (OPTIONAL) Available throught the class web site.
Taylor, M (2008) Student Study Guide for Biology, 8 ^th Edition. The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Menlo Park, CA. (OPTIONAL)
The Chemistry of Life, 2^nd edition (2003) Thornton, R. Pearson Education. (OPTIONAL)

Fall, 2008 Class Notes

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Fall, 2008 Syllabus

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BSC1010C Lab Page

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