Overview
Description
Introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of living organisms, including cell structure and function, principles of genetics and early development.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- with a “C-” or better
CHEM 121ACHEM 121LCHEM 201
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
CHEM 121A and CHEM 121L with a “C-” or better, or CHEM 201.
Units
Lecture2
Discussion Recitation1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- integrate knowledge of basic chemistry and major biological molecules to relate structure to cellular function.
- analyze the central importance of cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) as the units of life where complex metabolic reactions take place.
- describe the foundations of Mendelian genetics and chromosomal theory and apply these to contemporary concepts in genetics.
- apply basic knowledge of the structure and function of nucleic acids to modern biological research.