BIOL 121 - Biological Prin I

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course introduces basic principles of biology. Topics include scientific method, evolution, cellular and subcellular structure, basic cell chemistry, transport across cell membranes, mitosis, meiosis, metabolism, photosynthesis, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis, and patterns of inheritance. This course is required as a prerequisite for all other four-credit Biology courses. Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisites: One unit of high school science, preferably Biology, and Preparing for College Reading II (ENGL092), Introductory Writing (ENGL099), and Fundamentals of Mathematics (MATH010), or waiver by placement testing results, or Departmental Approval

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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