2020-2021 Academic Catalog

BI 121 Foundations of Cell & Molecular Biology

BI 121 focuses on fundamental cellular and molecular biological concepts and methods for students planning to major in biology or for students needing to satisfy a professional school requirement in biology. This course provides a foundation for more advanced courses in the biology major's program and is a prerequisite for many other courses in the program. BI 121 is devoted to cell structure and function and to classical and molecular genetics. Bacteria and viruses are also introduced in this course. Particular emphasis in the course is placed upon the scientific method and upon the evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of information.

Credits

3

Distribution

NS

Offered

Annual Fall & Spring Semesters