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Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2011-12 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIO 131 - General Biology I

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A study of the cell, the fundamental unit of biological structure and function. An introductory section on bioenergetics and biochemistry lay the groundwork for the consideration of the cell through a modern interdisciplinary approach. The course examines the ultrastructure of the cell and of the most universal cell functions: transport, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cellular reproduction, and protein synthesis. Lecture themes are illustrated in the laboratory. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory

Prerequisite(s): Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 and eligibility for MAT 080 or Completion of modules 1-8 in MAT 001-002 Prepration for College Math and ENG 101. A college-level lab science or high school biology or chemistry in the last five years.
Recommendation(s): Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 or ENG 085 if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75.
General Education Elective(s): Science
Intensive Value(s): Technology/Environment/Health


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