Overview
Description
Survey of contemporary biology topics including major biological molecules, cell structure and function, basic physiology, cellular metabolism, and genetics. For majors who require biology as part of their professional career preparation; cannot be used as a pre-requisite for BIOL 191 or BIOL 300. Credit allowed in only one of BIOL 189A, BIOL 189, or BIOL 190.
Requirements
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- integrate knowledge of chemistry and the major biological molecules to relate structure to function in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, with an emphasis on human cells and tissues.
- analyze cellular process including membrane dynamics, signaling, energy acquisition via cellular respiration and fermentation, and the cell cycle.
- describe the foundations of Mendelian and molecular genetics, and the importance of the structure of DNA and gene expression.
- apply cell biology concepts to the understanding of stem cells, cancer, and viruses.