BIOL 101: GENERAL BIOLOGY

Jo Wen Wu, Ph.D.

Fullerton College

ANNOUNCEMENTS :
  • Jo Wu will not be teaching regular campus courses during Spring and Summer 2010 terms.
  • New programs in Spring Semester 2010 for science students! Several faculty will be starting the
    SWIFT: Science Weekend Investigations & Field Tests
    which allows students to do research project in laboratory and/or field sites. More information will be posted soon at http://staffwww.fullcoll.edu/jwu/299.html
  • INSTRUCTOR CONTACT:

    Office: 1252-06
    Phone/ Voice Messages : (714) 992-7459
    FAX: (714) 992-9932School
    Email: jwu@fullcoll.edu
    Bio 101 Class Email: jowu101@cox.net
    Address: Dr. Jo Wu, Division of Natural Sciences, Fullerton College,
    321 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832-2095.

    Bio 101 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  • This integrated lecture-laboratory course is an introductory non-majors course that will
    1) emphasize the fundamental understanding of basic biological principles,
    2) illustrate the structure and function of living organisms and their relationship to the physical world, and
    3) develop the student's ability to make effective decisions regarding contemporary issues in natural sciences.

  • Lecture topics include
    1) the structure and function of life at the cellular and organismic levels,
    2) metabolism, photosynthesis and energetics,
    3) cell division and animal development,
    4) classical and molecular genetics,
    5) biotechnical development and applications,
    6) evolution and adaptations of living organisms, and
    7) ecological relationships and environmental conservation.

  • Non-majors course. 5 semester units. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.(UC/CSU) (Degree Credit)