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BIO 1093 Honors: Biological Science

Three hours
An introductory survey of biology course designed for liberal arts students admitted to the Honors Program. Topics addressed include the nature of science, cellular processes, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. Features that distinguish this course from the non-honors Biological Science course (BIO 1003) include a bioethics group project, a philosophically oriented treatment of science and Christianity using primary texts, and a creative final project. Lab and lecture are combined into three 75-minute class sessions per week. Meets the Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum. An additional fee may be associated with this course.

Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program or Honors Committee approval
Offered spring semester