1. Scientific Thinking
2. Molecules of Life & the Cell
3. DNA, Genes, and Inheritance
4. Evolution
5. Origin and Diversification of Life
6. Ecology
7. Plant Form and Function
8. Animal Form and Function
9. Weekly discussion on current relevant topics in biology
10. Laboratory techniques in biology including:
Lectures will include in-class activities and group discussions where journal article and/or textbook readings will be required.
Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
| Quizzes and assignments | 20-25% |
| Laboratory assignments | 5-10% |
| Laboratory examination | 15-20% |
| Term test(s) | 25-30% |
| Final examination | 30-35% |
| TOTAL | 100% |
Notes:
1. Class Tests and Assignments:
Class tests and assignments are a compulsory component of this course. A minimum of 50% of the tests and assignments must be completed to achieve a minimum of a D grade in the course.
2. Laboratory Assignments:
Laboratory experiments and assignments are a compulsory component of this course. A minimum of 50% of the laboratory experiments and assignments must be completed to achieve a minimum of a D grade in the course.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Reece et al. Current Canadian Edition. Campbell Biology. Pearson.
Douglas College BIOL 1100 Laboratory Manual
No prerequisite courses.
No corequisite courses.
No equivalent courses.
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
| Institution | Transfer Details for BIOL 1100 |
|---|---|
| Alexander College (ALEX) | ALEX BIOL 100 (4) |
| Athabasca University (AU) | AU BIOL 1XX (3) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU BIOL 1XX (4) |
| Coast Mountain College (CMTN) | DOUG BIOL 1100 (4) & DOUG BIOL 1210 (5) = CMTN BIOL 101 (3) & CMTN BIOL 102 (3) |
| College of New Caledonia (CNC) | CNC BIO 1XX (3) |
| College of the Rockies (COTR) | COTR BIOL 1XX (3) |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU BIOL 1112 (4) |
| Langara College (LANG) | LANG BIOL 1XXX (4) |
| North Island College (NIC) | NIC BIO 111 (3) |
| Northern Lights College (NLC) | NLC BIOL 1XX (3) |
| Okanagan College (OC) | OC BIOL 112 (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU BISC 100 (4) |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU BIOL 103 (3) |
| University Canada West (UCW) | UCW BIOL 1XX (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | UBCO BIOL_O 1st (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV BIOL_V 1st (3) |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | UNBC BIOL 110 (3) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | UFV BIO 1XX (4) |
| University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC BIOL 150A (1.5) or UVIC BIOL 1XX (1.5) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | No credit |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | VIU BIOL 1st (4) |