BIO-113 Principles of Biology I

This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence for biology and pre-health science and science majors. The course includes: an introduction to molecular structure and biochemistry, cell structure, cell energetics and metabolism, classical and human genetics, DNA structure. Students are expected to continue the sequence with BIO 102 or BIO 114. Laboratory fee required. 45 hours of lecture and 45 hours of lab. Prerequisite: MAT 099 and ENG 099 or appropriate score on placement test. Co-requisite: CHM 103. Semester offered: Fall. 4 Credits.