BIOL 170 Cellular Foundations of Life

Introduction to molecular and cellular biology including study of biological molecules, cell structure and function, enzymes, metabolism, and genetics. Course material builds to an exploration of cellular specialization and the integrated physiological systems that enable homeostasis. The laboratory portion emphasizes molecular laboratory skills, physiological techniques, and dissection of mammalian organs & organisms. While this course meets General Education Laboratory Science requirement for all majors, it is taught at a level appropriate for science majors. 

Credits

4

Corequisite

BIOL 170L

Offered

Fall semester

Fulfills

General Education Mathematical & Scientific Ways of Knowing (LAB) requirement

Fees

$65

Instructional Time

Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.