This course explores the processes fundamental to life. Laboratory activities reinforce classroom theoretical content. Topics covered include biochemical principles, cell structure and function, intracellular and intercellular transport and communication, metabolic pathways including cellular respiration and photosynthesis, cell reproduction, Mendelian genetics, inheritance patterns and laws, DNA replication and repair, RNA transcription and processing, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression, biotechnology and key structural and reproductive characteristics of viruses, bacteria, and protists. *Prerequisites: High school biology and chemistry strongly recommended. Students must be matriculated in an approved TSCT program of study or obtain instructor permission.
- Subject
- BIO
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.stevenscollege.edu