Biology | Biological Mechanisms
L112 | 0564-0565 | Wagner, R
Course Format: Lecture: 10:10A-11:00A, MWF, JH 124. This section
requires evening exams at 7-9P on Mondays, Sept. 23, Oct. 21 and Nov.
18. In addition, students are required to attend a one hour per week
learning group (times to be arranged).
Prerequisites: High school or college chemistry. For biological and
other science majors.
Course Description: Introductory biology course for science majors.
The course presents an integrated picture of the manner in which
living systems meet problems of maintaining and propagating life. The
issues addressed include: how cells are organized from macromolecules;
how living systems obtain energy; molecular biology and genetics, with
an emphasis on humans; and human physiology. Considerable attention
will be given to the cellular, subcellular, biochemical, and molecular
aspects of how living systems work.
Required Text: "Biology" by Campbell, sixth edition.
Weekly Assignments: Two-three chapters; problem sets and online
exercises; and a collaborative learning worksheet.
Exams/Papers: There are three mid-semester exams; a comprehensive
final exam and Friday quizzes.