Biology I: Lecture ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This three-credit course covers the lecture component of Biology I. The laboratory component is offered as a separate course ( BIOL 1211 ). Students will learn the basic principles of cellular and molecular biology, importance of the scientific method, definitions and characteristics of life, and evolutionary principles. Lecture topics include: basic biochemistry; cell structure; membrane structure and function; cellular respiration and photosynthesis; cell communication; the cell cycle; meiosis; the chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance; gene expression; and biotechnology. This course contains visual elements, such as the memorization and interpretation of visual data, which rely on vision skills to complete. If you have a visual impairment and are considering registering for this course, it is recommended that you reach out to Accessibility Resources and Services ([email protected]) in advance of registration to determine if this course is appropriate and what alternatives may be available. This lecture course complements the lab component ( BIOL 1211 ) and can be taken concurrently with or before the lab course.