2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 120 Essentials of Biology and Chemistry for Health Sciences

An overview of principles of general biology, chemistry, and biochemistry relevant to health-related fields. This course is designed to prepare students in health-related majors such as nursing and radiologic technology for subsequent courses in biology and professional classes. (Not for major or minor credit.)

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Be able to use terminology appropriate for introductory biology and chemistry
  2. Know and apply the unifying principles of biology and chemistry
  3. Develop an understanding of the scientific approach to knowledge, how scientific ideas are developed, and how to distinguish good science from bad
  4. Be aware of the relationship and impact of the fields of biology and chemistry to other fields and society
  5. Develop an understanding of the historical development and relationship of major ideas in biology and chemistry