BSC 1010 - General Biology I

3 credits
Prerequisites: (Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication) and (BSC 1005 or 1 credit of high school biology) with a “C” or better.
Corequisites: BSC 1010L
This introduction to cell biology is designed to meet entrance requirements for upper division majors in biology, psychology, or other pre-professional programs. The course addresses and integrates concepts associated with the basic physical and chemical properties of living matter as they relate to the structure and function of the cell, cell reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics (DNA replication and gene expression), energy metabolism, metabolic control systems and cell-to-cell communication systems.