BIO 100 - Foundations of Biology

Institution:

Essex County College

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Description:

This is a laboratory science course for students who plan to continue into medical, biological, or related sciences. This course provides background for the student who has never studied biology, or who is "rusty," to succeed inmore advanced biology courses including BIO 103 and BIO 121. It is also a helpful science preparation for chemistry, pharmacology, and nursing requirements. Lecture includes anatomical terminology, systems, both organic and inorganic body chemistry, cells and cell membranes, DNA replication and transcription, and tissues. Laboratory introduces measuring instruments and metric system, microscope, and dissection techniques. BIO 100 will not fulfill any part of the science requirement toward graduation for either science majors or non-science majors. Pre- or Co-requisites: ENG 096 and RDG 096 or ESL 105/106, or placement. Laboratory fee.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.essex.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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