BIOL R120 — Principles of Biology I
The first semester of biology for majors introduces the student to principles of cellular and molecular biology. Knowledge from a breadth of disciplines related to health, medical and research science careers is examined including: biochemistry, metabolism, molecular biology, genetics, cellular biology, recombinant DNA, developmental biology, microbiology and molecular evolution. While the diversity of life is surveyed, an emphasis is placed on the biology worldview derived from experimental data of specific model genera, animal cell culture systems and prokaryotic/eukaryotic viruses. The method of generating hypothesis based research results and the role of paradigms in advancing biological science theory are examined.
Part of
- Biology, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Chemistry, Associate in Arts
- Chemistry, Associate in Science for UC Transfer
- Coastal Environmental Studies, Associate in Science
- Computer Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), Certificate of Achievement
- Oxnard College General Education (OC GE)
- General Studies: Emphasis in STEM Fundamentals
- Marine Studies
- Microbiology
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Pre-Health Professions, Associate in Science