BIOL 120 - Principles of Biology I

4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
This is the first course in a two-course sequence intended for biology majors or those students intent upon pursuing a degree in medicine or a medically-related field. The course encompasses the principles of biochemistry, cell metabolism, cell structure, cellular reproduction, Mendelian genetics, and gene function.

Corerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHEM 101 and MATH 101 or equivalent.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 101 based on placement test scores; or Cs or better in ENGL 029 or ENGL 030 and/or ENGL 034 or ENGL 035, as required; or transfer credits meeting or surpassing ENGL 101 prerequisites.