BIOL 2051

General Biology I

Introduces four major areas of study: (1) the chemistry of biological systems; (2) the structure and function of the cell; (3) cellular energy transformations (photosynthesis and respiration); and (4) genetics (mitosis, meiosis, patterns of inheritance, molecular genetics). Note: This class is intended for students planning to take upper division biology courses and for biology majors. Biology majors and pre-health career students must also take the accompanying laboratory - BIOL 2071. It is recommended that students have completed CHEM 1000 or high school chemistry prior to taking this course. No co-credit with BIOL 2095. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. . GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 to 3