BIOS 20141 - Introduction to Cell Biology

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University of Chicago

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PQ: BIOS 20140. Open to students with first-year standing who plan to major in biological sciences or to prepare for a career in the health professions and whose exposure to biology in high school may have been limited. This course does not meet requirements in the Biological Sciences major. This introductory course reviews principal concepts in Cell Biology to prepare students for the Fundamental Cell and Molecular Biology sequences. Topics include cell structures and their functions; the role of biological macromolecules; cell respiration; DNA replication, transcription, and translation; and the cell cycle. In the lab, students learn the basics of fluorescent microscopy to study the cell and some of its organelles. Students also learn study skills so they can master biological concepts and write formal lab reports. R. Zaragoza. Spring. L.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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