BIO 11 - Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

This course provides an introduction to basic cell structure and function and the genetic basis of inheritance. Topics covered include: basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and cellular respiration, genetics and molecular biology. This course is designed to be the first required biology course for biology majors. Also recommended for majors in other sciences, pre-health professional, pre-veterinary students and undeclared students considering science as a major. Majors in other disciplines are strongly advised to take BIO 3 or 4 to fulfill a laboratory science requirement. This course sacrifices animals in laboratory. If students taking this course have moral, ethical, or religious beliefs that prevent them from participating, they need to discuss available alternatives to these activities with the chairperson of the Department of Biology. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, 1 hour workshop, recitation.) SSI 60311: ( Lecture): M-Th, 9:30-11:45 a.m., St. Angelo, 108 Gittleson 60312: ( Lab): M-Th, 12:30-4:30 p.m., St. Angelo, 208/213 Gittleson

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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