Courses will expose students to the breadth of biological concepts by including evolution, ecology, cell and molecular biology, animal structure and function, and animal genetics and heredity. Evolution is a foundational concept that should be included in every biological sciences course. General Education courses will emphasize the value and contributions of life science to society. Inclusion of integrated scientific process skills development and the importance of science to society must each be evident in at least 25% of the course. Courses will engage students in science as a structured process that generates and refines knowledge thorough evidence-based decisions. A minimum of 50% of lab activities must show evidence of the development of science process skills. No college prerequisite but students are expected to have a basic understanding of high school general biology.

IAI Codes - Illinois Articulation Initiative (If applicable)