Divisions
Course Description
This introductory course explores the fundamental principles of cell and molecular biology. Topics include the chemical foundations of life, cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cellular reproduction, and classical human and molecular genetics. Students will gain an appreciation for the complexity of cellular systems and the molecular mechanisms that underlie life processes. This course is designed for science majors as a gateway to more advanced coursework in biology and related disciplines but also serves non-science majors as a general education course. Eligibility: ENG 1510 without supports or Corequisite: ENG 1510 with supports; Corequisite: High School Chemistry or CHE 1500 (or higher); Corequisite: MAT0550 or Eligibility: MAT 1590; Corequisite: BIO1572. J fall, spring; C fall, spring.
Academic Level (Course Level)
CR
Schedule Type
Lecture-Additional Course Req
Grade Modes
Audit, Special Audit, Standard Letter Grade, Credit/Fail Standard Letter
Course Attributes
E, L, N, NSCI, SR