BIOL 220 General Biology I
This course focuses on the basic principles of cell biology, including the chemical basis of life, cell structure and function and cellular energetics. It also focuses on classical genetics and the fundamentals of molecular biology, including DNA structure and dynamics, gene expression and biotechnology. The class concludes with an introduction to evolution. The course emphasizes the scientific process involving both observation and experimentation, in both the lecture class and the accompanying laboratory section. Critical thinking skills are underscored throughout the course. Applications of science to everyday life are also explored through the use of current periodicals. In the laboratory the student is introduced to the basic tools and techniques of biological investigation: basic lab math, microscopy, instrumental analysis and quantitative experimentation. Three-hour class; three-hour lab, one and half hour recitation. Additional lab fee applies.
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