Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (9/8/2015 - 12/17/2015) Location: MAIN (BUSB 250 - Classroom Lecture)
Fri, 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM (9/8/2015 - 12/17/2015) Location: MAIN (JAME 220 - LAB)
Description
An examination of the structure, ultrastructure, organization, and functions of cells, with emphasis on bioenergetics, membranes, organelles, genes and gene regulation, genetic control of cell division and differentiation, structure and function of biological macromolecules, particularly nucleic acids and proteins. Mechanisms of DNA replication and repair, transcription and translation will be studied, in addition to bacteriophage and eukaryotic virus biology, mobile genetic elements and genetic engineering. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: BIO 146 and 148. Recommended: CHE125. (4 units; Fall)