BIOL 121 Foundations of Biology I

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Prerequisites: ACT of 17 or SAT of 450 or above, BIOL 101 or BIOL 102
Co-requisites: BIOL 121L

Introduction to scientific methodology and critical thinking in science. Topics covered will include biochemistry, cellular structure and function, cell division, DNA replication, protein synthesis, genetics, and biotechnology with legal and ethical implications. Biology majors must complete with a C or better to enroll in 200 level or higher biology courses.

Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.