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Fall 2020
May 03, 2024
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BIOL 161 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
An introduction to the molecular and cellular levels of biological organization. The course examines cellular metabolism, photosynthesis, Mendelian and molecular genetics, homeostasis, cell cycle, and cellular communication. Laboratory (3 hours) periods concentrate on developing basic skills of observation, measuring and interpreting data, and the reading and reporting of experimental work. This course contains foundational materials intended for students majoring in Biology. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 107 Biology I and BIOL 161 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology. Prerequisites: Completion of CHEM 107 Principles of Chemistry with a grade of C- (1.70) or higher and MATH 180 Precalculus (may be taken concurrently).
1.000 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Directed Study

Biology Department

Course Attributes:
Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component

Restrictions:
May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes:     
      DGCE Student

Corequisites:
BIOL 161L

Prerequisites:
PREREQ for BIOL 161

General Requirements:
Course or Test: CHEM 107
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: CHEM 107
Minimum Grade of TR
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: CHEM 107
Minimum Grade of P
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: CHEM 107
Minimum Grade of IP
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
Course or Test: MATH 180 to 219
May be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently. )


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