Cell and Molecular Biology

Catalog description

Principles of cell and molecular biology. Includes biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell homeostasis, cell metabolism, cell reproduction, cell communication, genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, and evolution. Emphasis on scientific inquiry and experimental design. 54 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory. ADGE: 5; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC: 5B, 5C; C-ID# BIOL 190, BIOL 135 S (if taken with BIO 1A+1B). Prerequisite: BIO 1A with a minimum grade of C, or BIO 1B with a minimum grade of C. CHEM 1A with a minimum grade of C.