This course focuses on the molecular and cellular processes in living organisms. Topics covered in lecture and laboratory include: the structure and function of biomolecules, cell membranes, organelles, and cells; genetic replication and expression; cell cycle; and energy metabolism. Includes a bi-weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Grade 12 U Biology or permission of the department
Corequisites:
Principles of Chemistry I (CHE‑121)
Principles of Chemistry I
CHE‑121
An introduction to the major principles of chemistry that explain the reactions of elements and their compounds. Topics include the structure of matter, states of matter, ideal gases, stoichiometry, the chemistry of water, energy changes of chemical reactions, atomic orbitals and electron configurations, the periodic table, chemical bonding and models to predict the shapes of molecules. Includes a bi-weekly three-hour lab. Materials fee applies.