Enroll Anytime General Biology I Lab
Develop hands-on biology skills through scientific investigations that explore cells, enzymes, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics, physiology, and experimental design.
| Course Title | BIOL 150L: General Biology I Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Credits | 1 undergraduate credit |
| Prerequisites | Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 150 |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Cost |
Undergraduate tuition is $407.97 per credit. On July 18, 2026, the tuition rate will increase to $432.45 per credit as part of a campus-wide change to the in-state tuition rate. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
Why Take General Biology I Lab Online?
BIOL 150L: General Biology I Lab provides students with hands-on and simulated experience investigating the fundamental principles of biology through scientific inquiry and experimentation. Designed to complement introductory biology coursework, this laboratory course helps students develop practical skills in observation, data collection, analysis, and scientific communication while exploring core biological concepts.
The course offers guided activities using household items (no lab kit required) and virtual activities through the Pearson MyLab system, which is required and is purchased as an accompaniment to the BIOL 150 textbook.
Students begin by learning the scientific method and the processes scientists use to ask questions, test hypotheses, and interpret results. Laboratory activities then explore the diversity of cells, enzyme function, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis, allowing students to investigate the molecular and cellular processes that sustain life.
Additional laboratory experiences focus on mitosis and meiosis, diffusion and osmosis, circulation, transpiration, and sensory perception. Through these activities, students gain a deeper understanding of how biological systems function and interact across different levels of organization.
The course also incorporates synthesis papers and current topics in biology, encouraging students to connect their learning to real-world scientific discoveries and contemporary biological issues. These assignments strengthen critical thinking, scientific writing, and evidence-based reasoning skills that are valuable across scientific and healthcare disciplines.
Delivered in a flexible format, BIOL 150L emphasizes the practical application of biological concepts while helping students build confidence in interpreting data, communicating scientific findings, and understanding the role of experimentation in modern biology.
Required Textbook
Biological Science, 8th ed. Freeman, Quillian, Allison, Black, Podgorski, Taylor, Carmichael, Hsu. Pearson, ISBN 9780138276263.
The BIOL 150L lab course requires the Mastering Modified Biology platform along with the Biological Science textbook.
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
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Flexible 100% Online Course
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