BIO 230 — Principles of Cellular, Molecular and Evolutionary Biology
This course surveys the general principles of biology at an advanced level. Emphasis is placed on the following topics: prokaryotic and eukaryotic, cellular processes including energy metabolism, membrane transport and cell cycle/cell division and molecular genetics along with recombinant DNA; Mendelian and Non-Mendelian genetics; communication between cells; and the current models for cellular evolution. The course also includes laboratory exercises emphasizing the topics listed and the application of those topics to biotechnology. This course along with Biology 240 is the recommended Biology sequence for life science majors. It is suggested that students contact the anticipated transfer institution to ascertain specific transfer requirements for their major. (C-ID BIOL 190) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B2,B3, IGETC-5B,5C, Cal-GETC-5B,5C)