Elementary principles of biology: cell composition, basic genetics, life processes of living organisms, ecological relationships among organisms. Includes plants and animals. Prerequisites: ACT reading score of at least 18 or ACT English score of at least 18 (SAT verbal or writing score of at least 470). If ACT/SAT scores do not satisfy prerequisites then students must successfully complete (C- or better) ENGL 099 before enrolling. Corequisite: BIOL 100L lab, 1 credit hour. This course meets a General Education Core Curriculum requirement. Fall and Spring.