BIO 124 Biological Principles
Foundation course for most of the advanced courses in biology. Topics include, but are not limited to, characteristics of life, fundamental chemistry principles, macromolecules and their biochemistry, enzymes and energetics, metabolism, photosynthesis, cell structure/function, transport mechanisms, cell replication (mitosis and meiosis), Mendelian genetics, DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Primarily for majors and minors in biology, majors in biology or chemistry teacher education, students in pre-professional majors, and students in the health science professions. Three hours of lecture plus a two hour active study session per week. Must be taken concurrently with BIO 125.