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BIOL 275: Cell and Molecular Biology (3 credits)

 

Catalog Description

Integrated cell and molecular biology for life science majors. Modern advances in recombinant DNA technology. (3 hrs. lect.)

Prerequisite: Credit for BIOL 171/171L and BIOL 172/172L, CHEM 152/152L or CHEM 272/272L; or one year of introductory college biology plus labs; or equivalent preparation; or consent of the instructor.

Co-requisite: BIOL 275L; or consent of the instructor.


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the principles of cytology including cell organization, structures and functions.
  • Describe cell biochemistry including macromolecules of the cells, enzymes, membrane transport, cell signaling, and energy flow in cells during respiration and photosynthesis.
  • Describe the principles of genetics including DNA replication, protein synthesis, mitosis, meiosis, genetic recombination and gene expression.

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