Catalog Info
Effective Term
Winter 2016
WebAdvisor Title
Cells and Molecular Biology
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
6 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
One semester of a two-semester sequence in introductory biology, designed to meet the needs of students interested in transferring to a four-year institution with a major or minor in biology, including pre-pharmacy, pre-medical, and pre-dental programs. Lectures focus on the diversity and unity of patterns of living organisms from the perspectives of molecular and cell biology. Laboratory experiments and investigations enhance student learning of cognitive and laboratory skills. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible and college preparatory biology with a grade of B or better, or BIO-131 or BIO-150 with a C or better and CHEM-131 or CHEM-141 with a grade of C or better (CHEM-141 recommended for biology majors)
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
- Category 6.1: Natural Sciences
- Category 6.2: Natural Sciences with Laboratory Experience
General Education Categories
- Natural Sciences