BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

Credits: 4

Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring
Campus/Sites Offered: Charleston, North Las Vegas
Offering Note: Not offered online.

Description
A study of the basic characteristics of living systems including the chemical and physical structure of cells, enzyme mechanics, metabolism, genetics, molecular biology principles and techniques, and evolution. This course is designed for science, biological science, and pre-professional majors.

Student Learning Outcomes

Summarize the structure and function of biological molecules, membranes, organelles and other cellular components.
Examine the metabolic, genetic and reproductive processes of cells.
Demonstrate mastery of the scientific method through use of scientific research literature.
Compose an original written review of current scientific discoveries.

Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113 ; and MATH 124 or MATH 124E or MATH 126 or MATH 126E or above; all with a grade of C- or better
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade