D8501 CUsActive
General Biology I Lab
School of Education
About This Course
WGU Catalog 2026-03This course focuses on developing foundational skills in scientific investigation within the field of biology. It emphasizes the application of the scientific method to answer biological questions through hypothesis-driven experimentation. Students will learn to design, execute, and analyze biological experiments, ensuring adherence to rigorous scientific protocols and ethical standards. The course also covers essential aspects of identifying and analyzing the components of a lab report by answering questions related to a simulated lab report. Throughout the course, students will cultivate critical thinking skills necessary for interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and proposing further research directions in biology.
Official catalog text — WGU-authored.
First in catalog2025-02StatusActiveCurrent degrees8Total degree appearances8
Included in Current Degrees (8)
- Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies in Secondary Biological Science Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies in Secondary Chemistry Science Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies in Secondary Earth Science Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies in Secondary Physics Science Education
- Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Biological Science)
- Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Earth Science)
- Bachelor of Science, Science Education (Secondary Physics)