Principles of Biology I (OT36)

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the organization of living systems, energy transfer, and continuity of life, biodiversity, and classification of living things for the science major. The topics include biological history, structure and functions of cells and cellular organelles, cell division, general biochemistry, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, DNA structure and function, protein synthesis, heredity, evolution, animal development, and classification. It also introduces viruses, prokaryotes, Protista, and fungi. This course has both a lecture and laboratory component. It provides the prerequisite for BIOL 1520 Principles of Biology II and other advanced courses in biology. Science majors interested in taking BIOL 2210 are advised to take this course prior to BIOL 2210 . Students seeking a degree in the health sciences should take BIOL 1200 .