Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies (OT36)

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This course provides an introduction to the concepts and principles of biology for students interested in pursuing a degree in the health sciences. Students seeking a degree in the health sciences are required to take BIOL 1200 if they have not had high school biology and chemistry in the past five years; or CHEM 1100 ; or a passing score on biology placement test/CLEP test. Major topic areas include biological chemistry, cellular structure and function, and the basic energy relationships of cells. Additionally, this course includes cell division, molecular biology, genetics and heredity, and early embryologic development. This course has both a lecture and laboratory component. Science majors interested in taking BIOL 2210 should take BIOL 1510 prior to taking BIOL 2210 .