Description
Course for sophomore biology majors that focuses on the study of cellular organelles and cellular processes. The principal features of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells will be studied along with their chemical components - polysaccharides, fatty acids, nucleic acids and proteins. Cellular processes studied include DNA replication, transcription, translation, the control of gene expression, membrane transport, glycolysis and the citric acid cycle, the cell cycle, apoptosis, mitosis and meiosis. Laboratory sessions focus on the theory and methods of recombinant DNA technology. Lecture three hours per week and laboratory one day per week for two hours.
Area of Investigation Fulfilled: Natural Science and Writing Competency in Field for students majoring in Human Biology who did not take BI 425 as an elective
Prerequisite: One year of college chemistry with a grade of "C" or higher in both semesters OR consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall semester
(Four credit hours)