Description
(Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics)
An introduction to the concepts of cellular biology and genetics. The course emphasizes the cell as the fundamental unit of life and the molecular mechanisms that guide evolution. Concepts that will be studied include the biochemical and structoral componenets of the cell, the production and utilization of energy, cellular reproduction, and the mechanisms of inheritance. This course includes a laboratory component that introduces the concept of experimental design while providing an understanding of biological principles introduced in lecture.
Note: One laboratory period per week.