151-152 Lecture Overview

Introductory Biology 151/3-152 lectures introduce students to key concepts in the following major topic areas of biology.

Focusing on these key areas, the faculty/staff of Introductory Biology 151/3-152 have developed both:

1. a set of core learning objectives for each area and
2. a variety of active learning activities designed to help students meet these objectives.

The methods to facilitate student learning may vary slightly among lecturers. For example, one lecturer may use case studies in lecture extensively to demonstrate objectives. Another may present concepts in a more traditional lecture format, then use more active-learning exercises in discussion.

Nevertheless, concentration on the course learning objectives maintains consistency among the different sections of the course. As a result all lecture sections provide students a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts as well as a coherent framework for understanding biology. (See Sample Syllabi for 151/153 and 152.)