BIOL 161 - College Biology I

This course identifies and elaborates basic themes in the study of biology, reviews important chemical concepts, including the biochemical and structural basis of cell function with a focus on the relation between structure and function of cells as well as higher order assembly. Considers basic concepts regarding heredity; introduces mechanisms of evolution. Topics include cell structure and function; consideration of macromolecules, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids; enzyme structure and activity; hormone control; protein synthesis; photosynthesis; energy and metabolism; structure and function of nucleic acids and chromosomes; Mendelian and molecular genetics, including regulation of gene expression; and basic principles of evolution. Four lectures and one laboratory per week.

Note: First semester of a two-semester sequence.  This course is a prerequisite to that of the second semester course.  Credit may be received for the work of this course without the completion of the second. 

Approximate fee: $165.