This course provides an introduction to basic cell structure and function and the genetic basis of inheritance. Topics covered include: basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and cellular respiration, genetics and molecular biology. This course is designed to be the first required biology course for biology majors. Also recommended for majors in other sciences, pre-health professional, re-veterinary students and undeclared students considering science as a major. Majors in other disciplines are strongly advised to take BIO 3 or 4 to fulfill a laboratory science requirement. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, 1 hour workshop, recitation.)

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