A view of life at the cellular
and molecular levels. Topics include cellular energetics, membrane
phenomena, genetics, and molecular biology. Laboratory studies
include enzymology, bacterial transformation, the light reactions
of photosynthesis, Mendelian genetics, bioinformatics and DNA
analysis using gel electrophoresis and polymerase chain reaction.
Quantitative analysis of data and peer-reviewed scientific writing
are emphasized. This course is required for the biology, biological
chemistry, and neuroscience majors. Prerequisite(s): Biology
101 and Chemistry 108A or Environmental Studies/Chemistry 108B.
Not open to students who have received credit for Biology s42.
Enrollment limited to 60. [S] [L] [Q] [W2] Normally offered every
year in the Fall semester. Staff.
This course is referenced by
the following General Education Concentrations
Science Education (C004)
Science Education for Prospective Teachers of Children and Early
Adolescents (C021)