BIO-211 Genes, Molecules, and Cells

An intermediate course that examines genetics and biochemistry within the context of the cell. This course will focus on the macromolecules of life, genetic material and classical genetics, fundamental biochemical pathways, and cellular structure and function. A particular focus will be placed on proteins and nucleic acids and how cells use these molecules to direct the mechanisms of inheritance, energy production, and cellular reproduction.  Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory. Freshman and sophomores only; juniors and seniors will need permission of instructor. Prerequisite Bio100.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

(Social Structural and Institutional Hierarchies, Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Prerequisite for this new course is one of the BIO-100 and Bio-100L sections