| Introduction to Biology I : Biological Chemistry, Cell Biology, Metabolism, & Genetics | |||
| INTRO TO BIO I | |||
| CLASS CODE: | BIO 200 | CREDITS: 4 | FEE: $10.00 |
| DIVISION: | AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | BIOLOGY | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course fulfills a General Education - Biological Science requirement. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | An intensive introduction to biology, including cell structure and function, basic metabolic pathways, and genetics. | ||
| TAUGHT: | Winter, Summer, Fall | ||
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: | Basic chemistry, cell biology, cellular metabolism, classical genetics, molecular genetics, and evolution. Topics covered in lab include macromolecules, enzyme kinetics, diffusion, mitosis, genetics, molecular biology and bioethics. | ||
| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | Provide students with an in depth background in basic biological principles, preparing them for advanced biology classes. | ||
| REQUIREMENTS: | Grade is based on performance on 7 unit exams, lab reports and a lab midterm and a final. | ||
| PREREQUISITES: | Previous credit in Chem 105 or equivalent | ||
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2002 | ||