BIOL 275: Cell and Molecular Biology

Discipline
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
DB
Integrated cell and molecular biology for life science majors. Modern advances in recombinant DNA technology.
Prerequisites

ā€œCā€ or better in BIOL171/171L and CHEM 272/272L or consent of instructor

Corequisites

BIOL275L or consent of instructor.

Course Outcomes
  • Describe the principles of cytology including cell organization, structures and functions.
  • Describe cell biochemistry including macromolecules of the cells, enzymes, membrane transport, cell signaling, and energy flow in cells during respiration and photosynthesis.
  • Describe the principles of genetics including DNA replication, protein synthesis, mitosis, meiosis, genetic recombination and gene expression.