BIOL 170 Cell and Animal Physiology

Introduction to molecular and cellular biology including study of biological molecules, cell structure and function, enzymes, metabolism, and genetics. Builds to an exploration of cellular specialization and the integrated physiological systems that enable homeostasis across the Animal Kingdom. Laboratory emphasizes molecular laboratory skills, physiological techniques, and dissection of representative organisms. This course meets QuEST Laboratory Science requirement for all majors but is taught at a level appropriate for science majors.