BIOL 2253 - Biology I: Molecular Basis of Life

Co-requisite: BIOL 2255 - you must enroll in a section of BIOL 2255 before you can enroll in BIOL 2253. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 1110. Part of a year-long foundation course for science majors. The course explores the principles of biological organization with an emphasis on cell structure and function. Topics covered include molecular cellular organization and function, gene expression, cellular division, genetic inheritance, and processes involved in the synthesis and metabolism of carbohydrates. 4 credits.