BIOL 213 - Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry

FC NSMA QFR

4 credits
This course integrates biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology to provide a foundation for many of the more specialized courses in the major. Topics include structure and function of membranes and cell organelles; gene structure, function, and regulation; bioenergetics; and cell cycle control, signal transduction, and genetic engineering. Associated laboratory exercises highlight the techniques used in cell and molecular biology research and teach experimental design, troubleshooting, and critical analysis. By taking both BIOL 213 and CHEM 254, students are exposed to the material typically covered in an undergraduate, introductory biochemistry course. It is not permitted to take CHEM 102 simultaneously with BIOL 213; the chemistry requirement must be completed prior to taking BIOL 213. Students must register for both lecture and laboratory.

Prerequisites: BIOL 100 and (CHEM 102 or CHEM 103).