BI 151 - Introduction to Cells, Molecules and Genes

Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 6

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: GRCC College Level Math (Math ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of MA098 or higher OR Algebra Accuplacer 76 or higher), “GRCC College Level Writing (English ACT 18 or higher OR successful completion of EN 097 or higher OR English (Write Placer Plus) 5 or higher)”

Description: An introduction to cellular and molecular biology, genetics, growth and development with an emphasis on the observations and experiments that support them. This course is part of a two-semester introductory biology sequence* for students that plan to major in the biological sciences or pursue careers in medicine, dentistry or pharmacy. High school chemistry, CHM 100, or the permission of the instructor is recommended for success in this course (CHM 100 can be taken concurrently).

*BI 151 & BI 152 can be taken in any sequence

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics