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Dec 11, 2024
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2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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BIO 090 - Preparatory Biology
A preparatory course for students with no previous biology or laboratory science experience and for students needing additional background. Especially for prospective health science students. Register with advisement only.
Credits: 0
Hours
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the role of the scientific method and taxonomy in the study of biology.
- Explain the structure of atoms and molecules and how they interact in chemical reactions in living organisms.
- Describe the four groups of macromolecules including their general structure and function in biological systems.
- Recognize the two basic types of cells including a detailed description of their structure and function.
- Discuss how energy is obtained and utilized in both plant and animal cells.
- Explain how eukaryotic cells reproduce to produce new cells.
- Describe the structure of DNA and explain its role in protein synthesis.
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