BIO 151 - Principles of Biology I

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University of Pikeville

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Description:

The hypothetico-deductive nature of scientific inquiry is introduced and is used as a foundation for the exploration of cellular organization and function Topics covered include atomic bonding, the structure and importance of water to life, macromolecules essential to life, enzyme kinetics, eukaryotic cell structure, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, an introduction to Mendelian genetics, and the structure and function of DNA Although the course focuses on the cellular level and below, the importance of these structures and processes to the organism is continually considered. Pre- or corequisite: MTH 111 or placement beyond Recommended: One year of high school biology or chemistry and co-registration in CHE 113.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upike.edu

Phone Number:

(606) 218-5250

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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