Course · BIO 100

Survey of Biological Science w/ Lab

A biology course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
4 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + integrated lab (lab fee may apply)
Typical Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer

Course Description

An introduction to the major concepts and principles of biological science. Topics include the philosophy of science, the scientific method, the metric system, cell biology, zoology, botany, and ecology.

Taught By

Offered 2025-2026: Summer 2 · 2026-2027: Fall Traditional · 2026-2027: Fall 2 · 2026-2027: Spring Traditional.

Gary Fitt

2026-2027: Fall Traditional

Joel Brown

2026-2027: Spring Traditional

William Nelson, D.C.

William Nelson, D.C.

Associate Professor

2025-2026: Summer 2 · 2026-2027: Fall 2

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of survey of biological science as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the natural and human sciences as careful study of what God has made — meaning rigor and reverence go together rather than against each other.

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