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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, Independent/Directed Study Biology Department Course Attributes: Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component |