BIO-201 - Biology 1

3 credits

Geared to the prospective science major, the first semester of this course provides an introduction to the methods of science followed by a discussion of the molecular basis of biology and the architecture of cells and tissues. Consideration is then given to the central energy pathways-cellular respiration and photosynthesis. An in-depth coverage of cellular reproduction, classical and molecular genetics follows.

Prerequisite(s): DWT 099 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at college-level English; MAT-097 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at college-level math.

Corequisite(s): BIO 201L

Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Natural or Physical Science requirements.

Course previously known as: BIOL-106